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Author Archives: Julia Roeder

Posted inWater Quality

How scientists can predict Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms months before they appear

by Julia Roeder August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

Long before green algae coats Lake Erie’s shoreline, researchers use river data, weather patterns and satellites to forecast blooms and their potential impacts.

Posted inClimate

How wildfire smoke impacts pets and wildlife

by Julia Roeder July 21, 2026July 21, 2026
Posted inPolitics

After federal protections fall, Boundary Waters advocates prepare for next phase of mining fight

by Julia Roeder June 24, 2026June 25, 2026
Posted inScience, Technology & Research

Protect Yourself: Why Ticks Are Spreading in the Great Lakes region

by Julia Roeder June 11, 2026June 11, 2026
Posted inAgriculture

‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for a difficult season

by Julia Roeder May 15, 2026May 18, 2026

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