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Tag: citizen science

Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, John Hartig, Latest News, News, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: Detroit River carrion scavenger on the increase

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now July 7, 2025November 8, 2025

Tens of thousands of turkey vultures glide over the Detroit River, offering citizen scientists a surprising highlight of hawk migration season.

Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Citizen Science, Featured, Forests and Plants, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Protect, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science Says What, Science, Technology & Research, Sharon Oosthoek, Who We Are and What We Do

Science Says What? How 5th-graders counting plants can lead to positive change

by Sharon Oosthoek March 23, 2023
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Climate Change, COVID-19, Detroit, Duluth, Habitat Restoration, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Natasha Blakely, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Toronto, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Earth Day 2020: How to participate from the safety of your home

by Natasha Blakely April 21, 2020

Latest News

  • Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires
    A centuries-old tool for safety is reducing wildfire risk, while helping to protect pristine inland lakes.
  • When Forests Burn, Lakes Suffer
    Severe fires can damage soils, increase runoff, and degrade water quality in remote watersheds.
  • Pennsylvania Activists Urge Lawmakers to Help Curb Soaring Electric Bills
    Despite skyrocketing demand driven by data center development, the industry says it is not the cause of increasing costs for consumers.

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