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Roads in the Great Lakes region get riskier after daylight saving ends
-Darker commutes and seasonal animal patterns make late fall one of the most dangerous times on regional roads.
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Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, ResearchWhat will the rise of floating solar panels mean for wildlife?
-As the market for floatovoltaics explodes, scientists are studying how to make the systems also work for waterbirds and other organisms.
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AuthorsBooks, Authors, Art and MusicBuffaloFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsHistory and CultureJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsNew YorkNewsScience, Technology, ResearchAlberto Rey: Art all about Earth
-Multimedia artist and fly fishing guide combines multiple areas of life to tackle multi-faceted environmental crises.
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Feature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsLatest NewsMichiganNewsPoints NorthProtectScience, Technology, ResearchPoints North: Birds of Paradise
-Alison Vilag pays attention for a living. She counts migrating ducks at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, near Paradise, Michigan. It’s key to getting a pulse on different bird populations. But for Alison, counting ducks is more than just science – it’s an escape from the expectations of others.
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DuluthFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake SuperiorLatest NewsMinnesotaNewsProtectScience, Technology, ResearchPoints North: Leave it to Beavers?
-States in the Great Lakes kill beavers and remove dams on select rivers and streams. They’re doing it, in part, for anglers. But some people are not on board with that.
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The Endangered Species Act turns 50: Congress is working to weaken it
-The U.S. Senate has approved three changes to remove protections from threatened and endangered wildlife.
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CollaborationFish, Birds and AnimalsForests and PlantsGreat Lakes News CollaborativeLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeBill aims to allow backyard wildlife feeding, but critics fear deer disease
-State Rep. Ken Borton wants to allow recreational wildlife and bird feeding to be protected. He said the intent is to allow feeding of squirrels and other small animals. But state wildlife officials say that would encourage deer and elk to congregate, spreading disease.
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CollaborationFish, Birds and AnimalsForests and PlantsGreat Lakes News CollaborativeLatest NewsMichiganNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsFrogs, salamanders, and fairy shrimp are appearing at a vernal pool near you
-Vernal pools in forests are critical to a number of species, including wood frogs and newts. Not all vernal pools are protected from destruction.
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AuthorsBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsForests and PlantsGreat Lakes News CollaborativeI Speak for the FishLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchTourismWater Quality and Restoration EffortsI Speak for the Fish: And the survey says…
-Doom and gloom coverage of the Great Lakes’ underwater realm has unfairly skewed the public’s perception.
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Feature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsHistory and CultureLatest NewsMichiganNewsQuizRecreation and TourismScience, Technology, ResearchTourismGreat Lakes Wildlife: The Great Lakes Now Episode Quiz
-Test your knowledge on a small, venomous catfish, a Great Lakes docuseries and “The Catch.”
