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Category: Fish, Birds and Animals

Posted inWater Quality

Ohio Fertilizer Spill Leads to Fish Kill

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

Fish kills are not uncommon in the Great Lakes region. Recently, more than 24,000 fish were killed on Ohio’s Maumee River.

Posted inWhitefish

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

by Bridge Michigan September 9, 2026September 9, 2026
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals

Think you’re getting old? New study says Michigan sturgeon may live to 400

by Bridge Michigan August 13, 2026August 13, 2026
Posted inForests and Plants

Ford House shoreline restoration revives designer Jens Jensen’s vision

by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now August 7, 2026August 11, 2026
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals

Michigan fisheries get one-time funding for whitefish restoration

by Michigan Public July 23, 2026July 23, 2026
Posted inClimate

How wildfire smoke impacts pets and wildlife

by Julia Roeder July 21, 2026July 21, 2026
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals

Refuge in the Windy City: Declining wetland bird makes a home in downtown Chicago

by Great Lakes Echo July 15, 2026July 15, 2026
Posted inScience, Technology & Research

Protect Yourself: Why Ticks Are Spreading in the Great Lakes region

by Julia Roeder June 11, 2026June 11, 2026
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals

Michigan bald eagle success story faces new threats

by Bridge Michigan June 9, 2026June 9, 2026
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals

Lake Huron artificial reef restores fish spawning habitat

by Great Lakes Echo April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

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