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Tag: Invasives

Posted inEquity and Environmental Justice, Invasive Species, Latest News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Great Lakes Protection Fund: Award celebrates work tackling plastics, invasives, equity

by GLN Editor September 21, 2021

This year’s Great Lakes Protection Fund leadership award winners were announced Tuesday, with the theme of driving change to improve the health of the Great Lakes.

Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Asian Carp, Authors, Budget, Episode 1003, Invasive Species, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Sandra Svoboda, Science, Technology, Research, Series Episode, Who We Are and What We Do

Book Club: New book about Asian carp chronicles history, future

by Sandra Svoboda March 19, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Drinking Water, Latest News, News, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Michigan’s PFAS problem: “Nobody saw it coming”

by Mary Ellen Geist August 8, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inArticle, Audio, Latest News, News

Botulism Killing Birds on Lake Michigan

by GLN Editor November 15, 2016
Posted inArticle, News

A Yellow, Broken Heart: New Aquatic Invasive Threatens West Michigan

by Adrian de Novato October 19, 2016November 10, 2025
Posted inArticle, News

Day Two of the Great Lakes Public Forum

by GLN Editor October 6, 2016November 10, 2025
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What is the Great Lakes Public Forum? A lot of things. Start here.

by GLN Editor October 5, 2016November 10, 2025
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Microplastics: undigestible pollutants showing up in fish, birds and even whales

by Adrian de Novato September 27, 2016November 10, 2025
Posted inArticle, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research, Video

Hero Goats: Ottawa Parks in Michigan hires goat herd to fight invasive species

by GLN Editor September 12, 2016

Latest News

  • Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’
    The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.
  • Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches?
    Bills under consideration in the House aim to expand commercial access to walleye and trout as whitefish catch rates plummet. Recreational fishing advocates and state fishing regulators object.
  • Around 200 acres protected along Lake Superior for longest national scenic trail
    The Trust for Public Land conveyed 213 acres to the National Park Service this spring in Iron County.

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