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Category: Fish, Birds and Animals

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

Some lake sturgeon swimming in the Great Lakes today may have been alive for centuries, according to new research that suggests scientists have significantly underestimated the fish’s lifespan.

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
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals

Illinois state agencies at odds over endangered species protections

by WBEZ April 29, 2026April 29, 2026
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals

Will Canada protect the piping plover before it returns to Wasaga Beach?

by The Narwhal April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

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