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AuthorsFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsI Speak for the FishLatest NewsMinnesotaNewsScience, Technology, ResearchI Speak for the Fish: Think you’re not to blame for overfishing? Think again.
-Overfishing is a global concern that is easy to believe is happening in some far-off distant land by a few bad characters. But we all play a role.
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AuthorsDonté SmithFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsForests and PlantsGrand RapidsLatest NewsMichiganNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchJohn Ball Zoo Fights for Great Lakes’ Rarest Butterflies
-As U.S. butterfly populations face declines, the John Ball Zoo has launched a program to save these insects in a race against extinction.
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Algae BloomsAuthorsCollaborationDrinking WaterFeature HomepageGary WilsonGreat Lakes News CollaborativeGreat Lakes News CollaborativeLake ErieLatest NewsNewsOhioWater Quality and Restoration EffortsAdvocacy group challenges “new normal” status of Lake Erie’s algal blooms
-Alliance for the Great Lakes calls for use of enforceable regulations to prevent toxic algal blooms. Michigan agency says the state has limited regulatory authority and defends the state’s actions.
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Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature HomepageIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsPlanet DetroitGreat Lakes energy bills are rising: Federal cuts could add to the pain
-Excessive infrastructure spending, climate change and a strained regulatory system add costs for ratepayers, advocates say.
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Disaster 101: Your guide to extreme weather preparation, relief and recovery
-No matter where you live, a disaster can hit and change your life. This comprehensive toolkit can help you stay ready, informed, and supported.
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AgricultureAuthorsDonté SmithFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsEmpowering Environmental Stewardship: How Barn Sanctuary Champions Compassion and Conservation in the Great Lakes
-Michigan’s farm animal sanctuaries offer a contrast to industrial agriculture. Learn how their sustainable practices contribute to a healthier Great Lakes ecosystem and cleaner water.
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Has this freighter made its final voyage?
-It’s been 50 years since a freighter sank in the Great Lakes. But in the summer of 2024, one freighter came dangerously close.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsJohn HartigLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, ResearchGreat Lakes Moment: Detroit River carrion scavenger on the increase
-Tens of thousands of turkey vultures glide over the Detroit River, offering citizen scientists a surprising highlight of hawk migration season.
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Where the strawberries still grow
-Strawberries are known as heart berries or ode’iminan in Ojibwemowin and they play a special role in our regional ecosystems.
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ChicagoDrinking WaterFeature HomepageFeature LeadFeature-ChicagoIllinoisInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadNewsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsChicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic pipes. Replacing them will take decades.
-The city with the most lead service lines in the country doesn’t plan to finish replacing them until 2076.
