From coast to coast in the U.S., to American Samoa, and back to Lake Huron, the autonomous surface vessel is in Rogers City this month for lake floor mapping.
Big Convener: Watershed councils provide critical support across municipal boundaries
Great Lakes Now talked with Rebecca Esselman, executive director of the nonprofit Huron River Watershed Council, about the role of watershed councils in conservation, and government-community partnerships.
Ship-top vaccinations help keep freighters hauling
Health officials delivered more than 300 vaccinations on 25 ships at the Soo Locks.
Michigan’s climate-ready future: wetland parks, less cement, roomy shores
What does Michigan’s future look like if we adequately prepare the state’s water resources for climate change? Goodbye to septics and shore-hugging homes. Hello to more diversified crops on Michigan farms.
Winning Work: Great Lakes Now garners awards for collaborations, videography, environmental coverage and more
The Society for Professional Journalists, Detroit chapter, recognized Great Lakes Now broadcast, digital, engagement and collaborative work in its annual contest.
Marquette gets 1,000 feet of Great Lakes beach from utility
The Marquette City Commission recently voted to accept the land at no cost from We Energies, a utility company.
Conservation corridor planned for Michigan’s western UP
The expansion will create a mostly contiguous 19,000 acres (5,689 hectares) of conserved forestland when combined with neighboring Craig Lake State Park.
Marine archaeology research crew up from University of Texas
A trio of researchers who have been studying the Alpena-Amberley Ridge in Lake Huron are joined this month by a group of undergraduate students from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Great Lakes Moment: The US-Canada ecosystem-focused approach to restoration
In this month’s column, John Hartig talks about a study he authored on the effectiveness of a more holistic approach to Great Lakes restoration projects.
Algal blooms close 5 Madison-area Wisconsin beaches
The city-county joint health department is urging swimmers to check conditions before entering the water at any beach since algae levels can change quickly.
