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Scajaquada Creek, a Cautionary Tale

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now March 18, 2026April 1, 2026

After 150 years of pollution, including persistent combined sewer overflows, a small but mighty watershed persists on its way to the Great Lakes.

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Everything you need to know about the Biggest Week in American Birding

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now May 6, 2025November 7, 2025

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Alberto Rey: Art all about Earth

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now April 11, 2025November 7, 2025

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Lake trout recovery in Superior sign of lamprey removal success

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now February 25, 2025November 8, 2025

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How Ducks Unlimited Became Heroes of the Conservation Movement

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now January 28, 2025November 8, 2025

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Walleye Numbers are Down in Lake Erie

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now December 26, 2024

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A Decade After Crisis, Algal Blooms Persist

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now August 2, 2024

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Lake Erie Charter Life

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now July 17, 2024November 8, 2025

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Ohio Birding Transitions

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now April 22, 2024November 8, 2025

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Bald eagle return exceeds expectations

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now April 11, 2024November 8, 2025

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Seedling data shows Michigan forests under pressure from climate change, deer, disease
For three decades, Michigan State University researchers have gone to Manistee National Forest to study seedlings to find out about the future of Michigan’s forests.
Going to the beach? Check the water quality
Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Bad River tribe, groups sue over waterway crossing approvals for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute
The Bad River tribe and environmental groups are again suing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources over decisions that allow work to move forward on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute at four waterway crossings.