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Posted inFeatured, Fish, Birds and Animals, I Speak for the Fish, Latest News, Science, Technology, Research

I Speak for the Fish: Shell middens reveal interesting clues about the humble muskrat

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now August 16, 2021November 9, 2025

For the average curious person, an easy way to learn what some animals are eating is to find a riverbank midden – a pile of discarded shells located near the water’s edge where muskrat, mink or otter reside.

Posted inFeatured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Guest Article, Lake Ontario, Latest News, News, Ontario, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Toronto

Depleted wetlands impact freshwater turtles in Toronto

by Great Lakes Echo August 12, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inFeatured, Fish, Birds and Animals, I Speak for the Fish, Latest News, News, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research

I Speak for the Fish: April showers bring vernal pools and baby salamanders

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now June 24, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Books, Authors, Art and Music, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Habitat Restoration, History and Culture, James Proffitt, Latest News, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Duck Stamp: Little stamp has big impacts in the Great Lakes and nationwide

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now April 16, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAgriculture, Climate Change, Drinking Water, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Habitat Restoration, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Wetlands can help prevent property damage and save lives during floods

by Michigan Public March 16, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Fish, Birds and Animals, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Wisconsin

US states look to step up wolf kills, pushed by Republicans

by The Associated Press March 8, 2021
Posted inClimate Change, Drinking Water, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Intense storms from climate change harming Michigan streams and rivers

by Michigan Public February 23, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Fish, Birds and Animals, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Wisconsin

Wisconsin DNR board refuses to set early wolf hunt

by The Associated Press January 26, 2021
Posted inAP, Article, COVID-19, Fish, Birds and Animals, Lake Superior, Michigan, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research

Pandemic interrupts longtime Isle Royale wolf, moose study

by The Associated Press January 19, 2021
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Wisconsin says wolf season will be held next November

by The Associated Press December 10, 2020

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