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Posted inFish, Birds and Animals

A year into reintroduction, no grayling seen in Michigan wild. Hope remains

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist October 13, 2026October 14, 2026

Northern Michigan tribes are releasing Arctic grayling for the second year in a row, in hopes of restoring the native freshwater species. Questions remain about how many have already survived and how to adapt to shifting weather from climate change.

Posted inCulture

Illinois environmental scientist wins prestigious ‘genius grant’

by WBEZ and Grist October 7, 2026October 7, 2026
Posted inInvasive Species

Is milkweed the nemesis needed for spotted lanternflies?

by Great Lakes Now September 29, 2026October 4, 2026
Posted inWater Quality

Ohio Fertilizer Spill Leads to Fish Kill

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now September 16, 2026September 18, 2026
Posted inWhitefish

With no time to spare, Michigan hatches a Great Lakes whitefish rescue plan

by Bridge Michigan September 9, 2026September 9, 2026
Posted inEnergy

Gary power outage underscores stakes of Solar for All cancellation

by Canary Media September 1, 2026September 1, 2026
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines

Enbridge temporarily halts work on Line 5 reroute after 1.3M gallon gas leak

by Wisconsin Public Radio August 31, 2026August 31, 2026
Posted inData Centers

‘Forever chemicals,’ microplastics and data centers. What you need to know.

by Mirror Indy August 28, 2026August 28, 2026
Posted inLake Ontario

Will the U.S. really rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America?’

by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now August 26, 2026August 27, 2026
Posted inTourism

Should Apostle Islands be a national park? Some say proposal lacks community buy-in.

by Wisconsin Public Radio August 24, 2026August 25, 2026

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Latest News

  • Formal Repeal of Roadless Rule Directly Threatens Midwest Wilderness
    Federal agencies say opening these lands will reduce wildfire risks and make timber more accessible. Experts, however, say the government is contradicting itself.
  • Gary power outage underscores stakes of Solar for All cancellation
    Some city residents went two weeks without power following storms. The federal program, ended by Trump, would have enabled many to access solar and batteries.
  • Enbridge temporarily halts work on Line 5 reroute after 1.3M gallon gas leak
    Canadian energy firm has begun work to burn off around 84K gallons of remaining natural gas liquids.

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