A lawsuit is challenging how the State of Michigan plans to approve big renewable energy projects.
Posted inEquity and Environmental Justice, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Tourism, Waves of Change
Waves of Change: Meet Protect the Porkies founder Tom Grotewohl
We spoke with Tom Grotewohl, a resident of Wakefield Township in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and founder of the Protect the Porkies campaign.
Posted inAYITWK, Books, Authors, Art and Music, Featured, Forests and Plants, History and Culture, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology, Research
Winter Wellness Pantry
As winter sets in, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your year of foraging, plan for the coming seasons, and ensure your pantry is stocked and your health fortified.
Posted inSeries - Primary
Oil Spills and Buried Rivers
Preparing for a Great Lakes oil spill and a look at buried rivers beneath our feet.
Posted inFeatured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Invasive Species, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Latest News, News, Ohio, Ontario, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Toronto
The fight to keep grass carp out of the Great Lakes
Canada and the U.S. are working together to stop a massive fish from gobbling up Great Lakes greenery.
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region
MI and OH: Different strategies to reduce Lake Erie nutrient pollution
Both states are working toward a 40% reduction goal set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. So far, the efforts are not meeting the goals.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, History and Culture, I Speak for the Fish, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do
I Speak for the Fish: How Native Americans are saving lake sturgeon
Tribal communities have played a critical role in lake sturgeon restoration efforts in the Great Lakes, yet their efforts are often overlooked and undervalued.
Posted inCleveland, Feature Cleveland, Guest Article, Latest News, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Tourism
Navigating Northeast Ohio without a car? Planning group wants your ideas on better parks connections
Residents can view proposed trails connecting county parks and leave thoughts and concerns.
Posted inEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Wisconsin
Environmentalists, Industry Divided Over Energy Permitting Bill
The Energy Permitting Reform Act would make it easier to construct fossil fuel plants and electric transmission lines. Here’s what to know about the contentious energy bill.
Posted inFood, Forests and Plants, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Tourism
Smashing pumpkins in Traverse City to reduce trash
As part of a waste diversion effort, more than 3 tons of pumpkin waste are being composted in Traverse City.