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An ecosystem engineer’s vision: mock beaver dams to restore Wisconsin wetlands
-Beaver-inspired structures could limit flooding and benefit wildlife habitat, but state permitting is arduous.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsI Speak for the FishKathy JohnsonLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, ResearchI Speak for the Fish: Why do mudpuppies matter?
-Love them or hate them, mudpuppies are critical to the survival of an unlikely federally endangered species.
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Fact or Fake? Readers can test their Great Lakes knowledge with excerpts from this new book
-Are the Great Lakes truly saltwater and shark-free? Is Abe Lincoln responsible for Asian Carp?
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Feature HomepageHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsOntarioPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeTribal Governments and First NationsU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsLife on the frontlines of Ontario’s critical mineral boom
-The Doug Ford government is pushing for a prospecting rush across northern Ontario, leaving a blanket of mineral claims on land where First Nations are still fighting for title.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageGary WilsonGreat Lakes News CollaborativeLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeTrump’s aggressive water statement riles, unites Canadians
-Political uncertainty in Canada and an unpredictable U.S. president could challenge Canada’s water sovereignty, says policy expert.
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AuthorsChicagoEnergy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature HomepageIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentMichiganNewsWisconsinEnergy transition sees small wins, major uncertainty in the Upper Midwest
-Chicago to use 100% renewable energy for city-owned buildings, while the Pentagon blacklists a Chinese company working with Ford on EV batteries.
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AuthorsDetroitFeature HomepageForests and PlantsGreat Lakes News CollaborativeHabitat RestorationInfrastructureJohn HartigLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismScience, Technology, ResearchTourismWater Quality and Restoration EffortsGreat Lakes Moment: Connecting people to nature through The Great Lakes Way
-Creating a necklace of greenways and water trails throughout southeast Michigan.
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AYITWKFeature HomepageFoodForests and PlantsLatest NewsNewsRecreation and TourismScience, Technology, ResearchWinter Wellness Pantry: Elderberry Elixir
-How a forager plans for sickness during the viral season — and her secret sauces for health.
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ConnectEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature HomepageIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInvasive SpeciesLatest NewsNewsChicago keeps its New Year’s resolution: All city buildings now use 100% clean power
-To achieve its climate goals, the city helped finance the largest solar farm east of the Mississippi.
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Planet Detroit’s top 5 environmental stories of 2024
-Michigan’s environment and energy future faced significant challenges in 2024, including Project 2025, potential data center expansion, DTE rate hikes, wildfires and campaign finance violations.
