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Posted inFeatured, Latest News, News, Region, Wisconsin

An ecosystem engineer’s vision: mock beaver dams to restore Wisconsin wetlands

by Wisconsin Watch January 24, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, I Speak for the Fish, Latest News, News, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do

I Speak for the Fish: Why do mudpuppies matter?

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now January 22, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inBooks, Authors, Art and Music, Featured, History and Culture, Latest News, News

Fact or Fake? Readers can test their Great Lakes knowledge with excerpts from this new book

by Dave Dempsey January 21, 2025
Posted inFeatured, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Tribal Governments and First Nations, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Life on the frontlines of Ontario’s critical mineral boom

by The Narwhal January 21, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Gary Wilson, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Who We Are and What We Do

Trump’s aggressive water statement riles, unites Canadians

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now January 14, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, Energy News Roundup, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Michigan, News, Region, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Energy transition sees small wins, major uncertainty in the Upper Midwest

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now January 8, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit, Featured, Forests and Plants, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Habitat Restoration, Infrastructure, John Hartig, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Tourism, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: Connecting people to nature through The Great Lakes Way

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now January 6, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inAYITWK, Featured, Food, Forests and Plants, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology & Research

Winter Wellness Pantry: Elderberry Elixir

by Lisa M. Rose January 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 inFeatured, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region

Planet Detroit’s top 5 environmental stories of 2024

by Planet Detroit December 31, 2024

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Latest News

  • Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires
    A centuries-old tool for safety is reducing wildfire risk, while helping to protect pristine inland lakes.
  • When Forests Burn, Lakes Suffer
    Severe fires can damage soils, increase runoff, and degrade water quality in remote watersheds.
  • Pennsylvania Activists Urge Lawmakers to Help Curb Soaring Electric Bills
    Despite skyrocketing demand driven by data center development, the industry says it is not the cause of increasing costs for consumers.

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