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Great Lakes Moment: Birds of a feather flock together
- by John HartigAmerican white pelicans were considered “a rare vagrant” to Lake Erie up until 2014. Then, sightings of these fascinating waterbirds became more common.
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AuthorsCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipGary WilsonGreat Lakes News CollaborativeLatest NewsNews
Wisconsin’s Jane Elder chronicles personal and professional Great Lake’s journey in new book
Coming of age in the 1970s, Jane Elder “cared about the environment and wanted to be in that space.” Now, Elder is concerned with today’s lack of oversight on climate change in the Great Lakes region.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsI Speak for the FishKathy JohnsonLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, Research
I Speak For The Fish: Are muskies still the readers’ favorite?
My confidence that no other species had a chance of unseating muskies as the reader’s favorite seemed like a safe bet. But I was wrong.
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AuthorsClimate ChangeFeature HomepageHistory and CultureKari LydersenLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismScience, Technology, ResearchTourismWisconsin
Disappointed dogs, sad skiers, frustrated fishermen
- by Kari LydersenLooking back on the warm, snowless winter that wreaked havoc on cherished outdoor recreation, and how Great Lakes communities made do.
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AuthorsCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipChicagoFeature HomepageGary WilsonGreat Lakes News CollaborativeIllinoisLatest NewsNewsWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Chicago groups spotlight the city’s water “abundance,” focus on innovation, collaboration as key to its future
“Innovation is integral to delivering on all of our water priorities,” says top executive. What about conservation?
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AuthorsBooks, Authors, Art and MusicCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipFeature HomepageGary WilsonGreat Lakes News CollaborativeHistory and CultureLatest NewsMichiganNews
Michigan author reflects on 20th anniversary of landmark book The Living Great Lakes
Author Jerry Dennis revisits his sailing journey from Lake Michigan to the Atlantic Ocean where he searched for “the heart of the inland seas.”
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Great Lakes Moment: Detroit River’s important role in lake whitefish
- by John HartigIn 2006, lake whitefish spawning was documented in the Detroit River for the first time since 1916. Today, the Detroit River proves essential to the survival of the species.
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AuthorsCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipGreat Lakes News CollaborativeLatest NewsLisa John RogersNewsPFASPFAS News RoundupWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
PFAS News Roundup: PFAS are shown to be unique bipartisan voting concern in Wisconsin
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsKari LydersenLake OntarioLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, Research
Marbled crayfish raises eyebrows, and concerns
- by Kari LydersenCloning crustacean were found several miles from Lake Ontario.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsJames ProffittLatest NewsNewsOhioScience, Technology, Research
Ohio Birding Transitions
Amid climate and habitat concerns, the Biggest Week in American Birding festival will draw tens of thousands in May.
James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now