Lake Huron’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is home to at least 10 underwater sinkholes. Formed as groundwater eroded the limestone below, these pockets create conditions where cyanobacteria, which first […]
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Invasive sea lamprey declining as control efforts in the Great Lakes resume
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the amount of sea lamprey in the Great Lakes surged because treatments were limited.
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High PFAS levels in Wisconsin eaglets may reduce their ability to fend off illness
Researchers found a decline in antibody levels among eaglets with high PFAS levels.
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Cooking for the crew of a 1,000 foot freighter
If you think freighter food is just cafeteria slop, think again. Sissy Payment is the cook aboard one of the lake’s thousand foot freighters. She creates daily menus and make […]
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What did archeologists find in this Michigan farm?
Tom Talbot is a self-taught archeologist who discovered his passion when he was 11-years old. “Had a friend whose father worked in soil conservation and he was out in the […]
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A self taught archeologist made a major discovery
A self taught archeologist in Michigan made a major discovery just miles from where he was born. Growing up, Tom Talbot was fascinated by the artifacts that could be found […]
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What archeologists found in this Michigan farm
When you think of archeology, you probably think of ancient Egypt or Rome. But in Michigan’s St. Joseph County, archeologists are searching for signs of Clovis People, some of the […]
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How seeds from the past are saving a unique flower of the Great Lakes
More than 30 years ago, a group of scientists planted just 4,200 seeds of the rare Pitcher’s thistle in the sandy dunes of the Great Lakes. At the time, no one knew if the new populations would survive. Today, the restored populations are thriving and spreading.
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5 Michigan environment stories to watch in 2026
From data centers to nuclear plants, Michigan will see some big energy-related decisions next year that could shape the state’s environment for decades to come.
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When the forest is your pantry
At Farrand Hall, flavors come from the land just outside the door. In addition to a vegetable garden, the kitchen forages for herbs and ingredients on the property’s twelve acres. […]
