This spring, the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden teamed up with the GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo to encourage people to help out pollinators.
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Foraging’s Spring Backyard Splendor: Dandelions and Violets
As spring unfolds its vibrant hues, what better way to celebrate the season than by embracing the often overlooked splendor of dandelions and violets?
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Great Lakes Moment: Detroit River’s important role in lake whitefish
In 2006, lake whitefish spawning was documented in the Detroit River for the first time since 1916. Today, the Detroit River proves essential to the survival of the species.
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New Interagency Agreement Supports Water Tribal Water and Sanitation Projects
The Department of the Interior and Indian Health Service are partnering to develop safe drinking water and improve community sanitation across Indian Country, the agencies announced this week.
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Energy News Roundup: Federal money pours in to accelerate energy transition
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news.
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A Detroit renter’s quest for drinking water clarity
“My journey through the pipes of Lafayette Park revealed the importance of proactive measures and city-wide advocacy for clean, safe tap water.”
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Indigenous peoples rush to stop ‘false climate solutions’ ahead of next international climate meeting
COP29 could make carbon markets permanent. Indigenous leaders are calling for a moratorium before it’s too late.
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New study: Great Lakes beaches are littered with plastic trash
A group analyzed 20 years of beach cleanup data, finding that 86% of litter is composed at least partially of plastic.
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The murky process of reopening Palisades and why it’s a turning point for nuclear
U.S. nuclear industry is closely watching Palisades, amid a surge of investments as demand climbs for low-carbon sources of electricity. Other recently shuttered nuclear plants could take a cue from Palisades.
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Nibi Chronicles: The Return of Nenookaasiwag
An Ojibwe story about nenookaasiwag (hummingbirds) and how small actions lead to larger impact. With shared wisdom on how to properly care for your hummingbird feeder this season.