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Fish, Birds and AnimalsGary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningInvasive SpeciesLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNews
Great Lakes Learning: Freshwater science for the youngest learners – Part 1
-The Great Lakes present great learning opportunities for early childhood. Use these lesson plans for your younger students.
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Fishing and Freighters: Great Lakes industries take COVID-19 economic hit
-Lake Erie fishing charters reel from stay at home orders, and lake freighters idle due to industry shutdowns.
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Lessons in Resilience: As climate and the economy changes, Duluth steps up
-Perched on the western shore of the world’s greatest lake, an inland port city offers lessons for resilience in uncertain times.
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Great Lakes Learning: Model the population dynamics of invasive species at home
-Understanding invasive carp species can not only help protect the Great Lakes but also be key to understanding the current global pandemic.
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In the ‘climate refuge’ city of Duluth, a fight brews over the hometown utility
-There has been a growing climate movement in Duluth, a city that advertises itself as an outdoor haven with access to fresh air, clean water and Lake Superior.
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From Rust to Resilience: Climate change brings new challenges and opportunities
-Great Lakes Now is sharing work from our partners in a project on what climate change means for Great Lakes cities. Here is the initial piece in the series.
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Toxic coal ash, utility company water withdrawal, Line 5
-Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s energy-related headline roundup.
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Great Lakes Learning: 5 ways to teach your child about groundwater
-Here’s a collection of Great Lakes Now work – and other references – to help water become a fun, fascinating at-home lesson.
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Sporting Uncertainty: COVID-19 casts shadow over Great Lakes sports events
-Events around the lakes are being canceled, postponed or put on hold until more information comes out.
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Great Lakes Learning: Plan a destination dinner on a Great Lakes island
-How about dinner “on” Mackinac, Washington or Drummond islands? All while helping your family learn more about the Great Lakes.