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Cougar cubs found in U.P. for first time in more than a century

by WXPR March 14, 2025November 7, 2025

The Michigan DNR verified the existence of two cougar cubs on private land in Ontonagon County.

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Great Lakes Moment: Rouge River oxbow enhances education at The Henry Ford

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now February 3, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inConnect, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research

Chicago keeps its New Year’s resolution: All city buildings now use 100% clean power

by Grist January 2, 2025
Posted inAgriculture, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Connect, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Invasive Species, Live, News, Play, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology, Research, The Catch, Work

Is nuclear power clean energy?

by Great Lakes Now March 12, 2024
Posted inAgriculture, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Connect, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Invasive Species, Live, News, Play, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology, Research, The Catch, Work

Why Chicago will take decades to replace lead pipes

by Great Lakes Now February 15, 2024
Posted inAgriculture, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Connect, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Invasive Species, Live, News, Play, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology, Research, The Catch, Work

Ratepayers still paying for closing coal plants?

by Great Lakes Now February 13, 2024
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Harmful algal blooms

by Great Lakes Now September 8, 2023
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Freshwater jellyfish

by Great Lakes Now February 20, 2023
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GO GREEN – GO DETROIT! SB ’17 Detroit May 22-25

by Mary Ellen Geist May 16, 2017
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From State of the State to State of the Lakes:  Southeast Michigan is re-connecting with water for economic development and lifestyle. 

by Martina Guzman July 7, 2016November 10, 2025

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