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AuthorsFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsKathy JohnsonLatest NewsMichiganNewsScience, Technology, Research
I Speak for the Fish: ‘Twas the night before Fishmas
A whimsical remake of the classic holiday tale ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas featuring the Spirit Sturgeon and other Great Lakes fish.
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AuthorsCollaborationFeature HomepageGary WilsonGreat Lakes News CollaborativeLatest NewsNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental Justice
The Great Lakes Compact at 15: Region celebrates, veteran policy experts caution against complacency
“The compact is a step forward for the Great Lakes but it’s just the beginning of a long journey.”
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Great Lakes Moment: Creating a green oasis in southwest Detroit
- by John HartigSouthwest Detroit has long been known for its heavy industry. In recent years, neighborhoods have teamed up with Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s Detroit refinery to strengthen and revitalize these communities.
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Book Review: Wisconsin author touches third rail of drinking water issues in new book
Can wastewater recycled for drinking water survive the court of public opinion?
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AuthorsClimate ChangeFeature HomepageLatest NewsNewsScience Says WhatScience, Technology, ResearchSharon Oosthoek
Science Says What? Global worming and the Great Lakes (yes, you read that right)
- by Sharon OosthoekInvasion of the earthworms! It sounds like a bad Hollywood movie, but science can be stranger than fiction.
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New York state sues Pepsico over plastic pollution in Buffalo
The Buffalo River’s 450-square-mile watershed is a source of much plastic pollution, and officials say the vast majority of that pollution consists of single-use containers and packaging.
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AuthorsBrian OwensCollaborationFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsGreat Lakes News CollaborativeLake OntarioLatest NewsNewsOntarioScience, Technology, Research
We’re going to need a bigger fishbowl
Tracking escaped goldfish in Hamilton Harbour could help control the invasive species.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesLatest NewsNewsStaci Lola Drouillard
The Four Sisters: Bangs, Lugalette, Bannock and Frybread
“I think next time I decide to make a batch, I’ll add a bit of manoomin — wild rice — flour along with a touch of maple sugar, to see how that fries up in a little bit of grease, and give thanks for all that we have.”
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PFAS News Roundup: Wastewater is key contributor of ‘forever chemicals’ pollution, according to report
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsFoodI Speak for the FishKathy JohnsonLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismScience, Technology, Research
I Speak for the Fish: Carp are crazy about corn
Common carp are not the only species that enjoy a fresh ear of Michigan sweet corn as we discovered during a recent attempt at feeding.
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