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‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for a difficult season
A new study says 70% of farmers can’t afford fertilizer, growers across the Great Lakes region say global supply disruptions are forcing difficult decisions.
Cleveland Metroparks receives $1.1M to redevelop 106 acres of lakefront
Federal money will aid a long-term project to convert 106 acres of shoreline into publicly accessible greenspace.
Why mining in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters matters to Wisconsin
Wisconsin lawmakers in both chambers of Congress voted on a bill overturning a 20-year mining ban in the area surrounding the Boundary Waters — Republicans voted to overturn the ban, and Democrats to sustain it.
Bayer Increased Lobbying Amid Roundup Supreme Court Case
A new federal lobbying report shows the company spent more in early 2026 as the courts consider whether federal pesticide warning labels can protect companies from state lawsuit claims.
As affordability issues surge, is it finally time for offshore wind?
What is the potential — and challenges — in developing offshore wind today in the Great Lakes?
Lake Huron artificial reef restores fish spawning habitat
This article was republished here with permission from Great Lakes Echo. By Samantha Ku, Great Lakes Echo A newly restored reef at Channel Island in Saginaw Bay is intended to support native fish spawning and increase their numbers, ensuring the sustainability of local fisheries. Construction to restore the nearshore fish spawning reef ended last October. Recreational fishing…
