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ChicagoCOVID-19DetroitFeature DetroitFeature-ChicagoFish, Birds and AnimalsIllinoisLatest NewsLighthouses, Museums and Cultural InstitutionsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNewsOntarioTourismAnimal Quiz: What Great Lakes aquarium animal are you in quarantine?
-Take a breather from everything else going on in the world and try this lighthearted Great Lakes Now quiz.
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ChicagoCOVID-19Feature-ChicagoFish, Birds and AnimalsIllinoisLatest NewsLighthouses, Museums and Cultural InstitutionsNewsRecreation, Tourism and CultureTourismDay in the Life: How are Shedd Aquarium’s animals coping in the absence of visitors?
-“All the animals notice the lack of the public,” said Eve Barrs, senior aquarist at Shedd.
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COVID-19DetroitFeature DetroitFish, Birds and AnimalsLatest NewsLighthouses, Museums and Cultural InstitutionsMichiganNewsRecreation, Tourism and CultureTourismCOVID-19 Connection: Pandemic provides an opportunity for fish and insects to bond
-Like many other aquariums and museums, the Belle Isle Conservancy is finding ways to engage with the public and keep its animals entertained.
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Huge Interest: Aquatarium finds its feet during COVID-19 with virtual engagement
-Though Ontario’s Aquatarium is currently closed to the public, that hasn’t stopped staff from finding ways to engage with the public about the animals.
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Virus upsets summer plans for Isle Royale park
-Camping might become available by late June or July but there will be no ferry service.
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APBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingClimate ChangeCOVID-19IndianaLake MichiganNewsRecreation, Tourism and CultureTourismIndiana Dunes starts beach parking information line
-National park rangers and local officials will monitor park beaches and lots for overcrowding and dangerous conditions.
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Is America prepared to handle natural disasters during the COVID-19 pandemic?
-In the Great Lakes region, heavy rains and flooding can’t be postponed despite the pandemic. Midland’s overwhelmed dams is just one example why.
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APCOVID-19FoodIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentMichiganNewsRecreation, Tourism and CultureTourismTraverse CityVirus threat creates unease in Michigan summer tourism haven
-In Traverse City, many locals are conflicted. They yearn to make money and get outdoors. But they want to keep the virus away.
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Asian CarpBudgetChicagoCOVID-19Feature-ChicagoGary WilsonIllinoisInvasive SpeciesLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsState Struggle: Budget shortfalls stall Asian carp plan, put cleanups at risk
-Federal funding to the Great Lakes and various Great Lakes projects continues, while state-level funding remains an issue.
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Despite virus, Michigan groups aim to keep summer fireworks tradition
-The Alpena Municipal Council is giving people time to raise money for a July 4 fireworks show along Lake Huron.
