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Great Lakes Moment: Similarities between the Don and Rouge rivers, and one big difference

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now May 2, 2022
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The Great Lakes sugaring season is changing

by Capri S. Cafaro April 21, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals, Forests and Plants, History and Culture, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, The Catch

Interlochen Public Radio podcast finds ‘[Un]Natural Selection’ in nature

by Great Lakes Now April 15, 2022
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, History and Culture, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, James Proffitt, Latest News, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Tourism, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Lakeside Gentrification: Trailer parks and campgrounds the last bulwark against waterfront developments

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now April 14, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inFeatured, History and Culture, Indiana, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology, Research, The Catch, Tourism

A dune moves inland

by Great Lakes Now April 13, 2022
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Earth Day 2022: What can you do and where?

by Natasha Blakely April 11, 2022
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Lakeside Gentrification: Waterfront properties and water access grow steadily further out of reach

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now April 7, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inFeatured, Guest Article, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Tribal Governments and First Nations, Wisconsin

‘We’ve got to get gaming out of our blood’: Pandemic shock pushes Wisconsin tribes to diversify economy

by Wisconsin Watch April 7, 2022November 9, 2025
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs over $4.7B for infrastructure

by The Associated Press March 31, 2022
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Tourism

Michigan parks, more popular than ever, struggle to staff up for summer

by Bridge Michigan March 31, 2022November 9, 2025

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