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Posted inFish, Birds and Animals

Think you’re getting old? New study says Michigan sturgeon may live to 400

by Bridge Michigan August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Some lake sturgeon swimming in the Great Lakes today may have been alive for centuries, according to new research that suggests scientists have significantly underestimated the fish’s lifespan.

Posted inForests and Plants

Seedling data shows Michigan forests under pressure from climate change, deer, disease

by Bridge Michigan August 11, 2026August 11, 2026
Posted inClimate

How wildfire smoke impacts pets and wildlife

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

The AI Boom Is Prolonging Indiana’s Fossil Fuel Era, With Hidden Costs for Water

by Circle of Blue July 15, 2026July 15, 2026
Posted inPFAS

North Bay’s PFAS problem: 5 things to know about a ‘forever chemicals’ hotspot in Ontario

by The Narwhal June 30, 2026June 30, 2026
Posted inIndustry

Judge: Michigan should reject Consumers’ ‘highly problematic’ dam sale

by Bridge Michigan June 19, 2026June 19, 2026
Posted inClimate

Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires

by Circle of Blue June 19, 2026August 4, 2026
Posted inClimate

When Forests Burn, Lakes Suffer

by Circle of Blue June 18, 2026June 19, 2026
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals

Michigan bald eagle success story faces new threats

by Bridge Michigan June 9, 2026June 9, 2026
Posted inWhitefish

Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches?

by Bridge Michigan May 27, 2026June 11, 2026

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