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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 inPolitics

Former EPA staffer from Wisconsin sues after he was fired for signing letter of dissent

by Wisconsin Public Radio July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
Posted inResearch, Data and Technology

These five northern Wisconsin lakes were set aside 80 years ago for research

by WXPR July 7, 2026July 8, 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 inScience, Technology & Research

UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences receives $10M donation

by Wisconsin Public Radio May 25, 2026May 25, 2026
Posted inPolitics

Forest Service workers in Wisconsin may have to move after reorganization, union leader says

by Wisconsin Public Radio April 8, 2026April 9, 2026
Posted inPolitics

Trump administration plans closure of 4 Michigan forestry research centers

by Bridge Michigan April 6, 2026April 6, 2026
Posted inScience, Technology & Research

Great Lakes water levels decline from record highs: What the forecast says

by Planet Detroit March 10, 2026March 10, 2026
Posted inFeatured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research

In world of AI, Michigan State University Extension bets on human expertise

by Bridge Michigan December 2, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Forests and Plants, Grand Rapids, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do

John Ball Zoo Fights for Great Lakes’ Rarest Butterflies

by Donté Smith July 16, 2025November 8, 2025

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