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Category: Citizen Science

Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Citizen Science, Featured, Gary Abud Jr., News, Who We Are and What We Do

Episode 2303 Lesson Plans: Citizen science in the Great Lakes

by Gary Abud Jr. April 5, 2023

Lessons and activities based on the monthly Great Lakes Now program.

Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Citizen Science, Featured, Forests and Plants, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Protect, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science Says What, Science, Technology, Research, Sharon Oosthoek, Who We Are and What We Do

Science Says What? How 5th-graders counting plants can lead to positive change

by Sharon Oosthoek March 23, 2023
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Citizen Science, Detroit, Detroit River, Feature Detroit, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, History and Culture, John Hartig, Lake Erie, Lake Erie-EPA, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: A community science survey

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now February 6, 2023

Latest News

  • How to check if your Michigan water system is replacing lead pipes
    Michigan’s ambitious plan to replace 580,030 lead and galvanized lines is underway, yet many residents remain in the dark about their water safety. The Michigan Lead Service Line Tracker empowers communities to safeguard against lead exposure.
  • The Next Deluge May Go Differently
    Changes in wetlands policy and reductions in funding mean flooding will worsen.
  • Tensions flare as Line 5 public comment deadline nears
    Public comments are due by the end of the week after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed a tunnel alternative last month.

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