American white pelicans were considered “a rare vagrant” to Lake Erie up until 2014. Then, sightings of these fascinating waterbirds became more common.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Gary Wilson, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, News, Who We Are and What We Do
Wisconsin’s Jane Elder chronicles personal and professional Great Lake’s journey in new book
Coming of age in the 1970s, Jane Elder “cared about the environment and wanted to be in that space.” Now, Elder is concerned with today’s lack of oversight on climate change in the Great Lakes region.
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Nibi Chronicles: Krishna’s quest for ticks
The hunt for tick varieties began after discovering that 30-40% of the local moose had “serological signs of having had Lyme Disease at some point.”
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Waves of Change: Meet activist and We the People of Detroit president Monica Lewis-Patrick
Waves of Change is an online interview series highlighting the diverse faces and perspectives shaping the environmental justice movement throughout the Great Lakes region.
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Points North: A Struggle for Justice
More than 120 years ago, a Native American village in northern Michigan was burned down at the behest of a white land speculator. Now, the descendants of that village want the federal government to know they’re still here.
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, The Checkup
In warming Great Lakes region, water, heat can be an unhealthy combination
From mosquitoes to sewer overflows, the heat and moisture of a changing climate are creating new health threats in the Great Lakes region, prompting a call to educate residents and doctors about the risks.
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PFAS News Roundup: 3M scientist exposes 50 years of PFAS deceit just as the ‘forever chemicals’ are found in Great Lakes precipitation
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region.
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Bald eagles nearly died out. What can we learn from their return to the southern Great Lakes?
The pesticide DDT nearly wiped out North America’s bald eagles. Communities, scientists and politicians worked hard to bring this symbolic bird back from the brink.
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I Speak For The Fish: Are muskies still the readers’ favorite?
My confidence that no other species had a chance of unseating muskies as the reader’s favorite seemed like a safe bet. But I was wrong.
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals, Forests and Plants, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research
It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants
“No Mow May” is a catchy concept, but it doesn’t provide the food that native North American pollinators need or lasting support for them.