“Sustainable prosperity” and innovation are key to mayors’ 10-year plan. Expert says economic transition from the Rust Belt era is more appropriate, cautions “today’s abundance may be tomorrow’s drought.”
I Speak for the Fish: What’s a true bass?
White bass are like freshwater wolves: elusive, with a love of wide open spaces and killer teamwork.
PFAS News Roundup: Michigan farmer threatens to sue EPA over PFAS
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region.
Why clear water helps loons survive
A recent study has found a positive correlation between the clarity of lakes in Northern Wisconsin and the survivability of loon chicks.
Heat Islands in the Great Lakes: The human health cost
Heat is becoming a threat in cities everywhere. Here is part one of our two-part series that takes a looks at the connection between heat and health, the role water plays, what’s being done and where these cities have room to improve.
Butterflies race for state insect status
Three butterflies are racing to become Michigan’s official state insect – and one of them is ahead, at least politically.
Birders flock to the Capitol to urge lawmakers to pass bills to improve the environment
Audubon Great Lakes members held an advocacy day for the first time in Michigan. Wetlands topped the agenda, but was just one item in a list to improve the environment.
The truth about PFAS levels in smelt
Recent tests have found that PFAS levels in smelt are much lower than previously believed.
Points North: To catch an arsonist
It’s a dry spring – 1984 in Wisconsin – and all these suspicious fires are popping up. A conservation warden named Dave is pretty sure it’s arson, but he can’t catch a break. So, he and a pilot decide to get creative.
Energy News Roundup: Coal ash still a concern in Indiana Superfund town near Lake Michigan
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news.



