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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 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 inFish, Birds and Animals, Forever Chemicals Featured, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Wisconsin

Hunters need to avoid contaminated game

by Great Lakes Echo October 15, 2020
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Fish, Birds and Animals, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Turtle Recovery: Studying turtles on the Kalamazoo River 10 years after Enbridge oil spill

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now September 3, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Fish, Birds and Animals, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Turtles vs. Oil: Great Lakes Now producer talks ecosystems, life on the water and covering the lakes

by Natasha Blakely August 24, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, COVID-19, Detroit, Feature Detroit, Feature-Chicago, Fish, Birds and Animals, History and Culture, Illinois, Latest News, Lighthouses, Museums and Cultural Institutions, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, News, Ontario, Quiz, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Animal Quiz: What Great Lakes aquarium animal are you in quarantine?

by Natasha Blakely May 29, 2020

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