Great Lakes Moment: Detroit’s waterfront porch reaps substantial benefits
“The Riverwalk has transformed a previously industrial area into a vibrant and attractive waterfront, significantly improving Detroit’s image and perception both locally and nationally.”
Great Lakes Moment: Detroit River carrion scavenger on the increase
Tens of thousands of turkey vultures glide over the Detroit River, offering citizen scientists a surprising highlight of hawk migration season.
Great Lakes Moment: Creating a U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail
A new trail system aims to connect eight states, communities and ecosystems along the world’s largest freshwater system.
Great Lakes Moment: Government downsizing, defunding and deregulating at what environmental cost?
Examining some of the recent federal environmental cuts in metro Detroit, which serves as a microcosm for the Great Lakes region.
Autoworkers’ long history of protecting our environment
Fifty-five years ago, autoworkers played a major role in the first Earth Day. Today, they remain committed to protecting the environment and supporting a just transition to clean, electric vehicles.
Great Lakes Moment: Detroit River common terns under threat
Known for their aerial acrobatics, common terns are designated as a threatened species in Michigan.
Great Lakes Moment: Rouge River oxbow enhances education at The Henry Ford
The oxbow’s natural shoreline along the Rouge River, once eliminated for flood control, has been restored and transformed into a vital ecological and educational resource at The Henry Ford.
Great Lakes Moment: Connecting people to nature through The Great Lakes Way
Creating a necklace of greenways and water trails throughout southeast Michigan.
Great Lakes Moment: Michigan’s Port of Monroe fosters a blue economy that welcomes wildlife
How a port that receives about 2.5 million tons of cargo is also a haven for birds at the intersection of the Atlantic and Mississippi flyways.
Great Lakes Moment: Sacred Grounds
Restoring habitats and supporting green infrastructure with houses of worship in Detroit.
Great Lakes Moment: Mink thriving along the Detroit River
Next time you are on the Detroit River, keep an eye peeled for a mink! This keystone species is now thriving along this once-polluted river.
Great Lakes Moment: Ten natural wonders of The Great Lakes Way
Get your bicycle or kayak ready and consider adding these close-to-home natural wonders to your Great Lakes adventure bucket list.
Operation Manoomin: Restoring Wild Rice along the Detroit River
To reestablish the Potawatomi’s presence along the Detroit River, the local Indigenous group is interested in partnering on a project to restore wild rice in protected areas in and along the river.