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Where did all the climate voters go?
- by Grist

Michigan and other battleground states might have swung for Trump, but they elected environmentalists to U.S. Senate seats, too.

After a dramatic decline, lake trout have recovered in most of Lake Superior
- by Wisconsin Public Radio

Assessments show as many or more fish as there were prior to an invasion of sea lamprey.

Local governments appeal state implementation of renewable siting law
- by Grist

A lawsuit is challenging how the State of Michigan plans to approve big renewable energy projects.

Waves of Change: Meet Protect the Porkies founder Tom Grotewohl
- by Great Lakes Now

We spoke with Tom Grotewohl, a resident of Wakefield Township in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and founder of the Protect the Porkies campaign.

Winter Wellness Pantry
- by Lisa M. Rose

As winter sets in, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your year of foraging, plan for the coming seasons, and ensure your pantry is stocked and your health fortified.

Oil Spills and Buried Rivers
- by Mila Murray

Preparing for a Great Lakes oil spill and a look at buried rivers beneath our feet.

The fight to keep grass carp out of the Great Lakes
- by The Narwhal

Canada and the U.S. are working together to stop a massive fish from gobbling up Great Lakes greenery.

MI and OH: Different strategies to reduce Lake Erie nutrient pollution
- by Michigan Public

Both states are working toward a 40% reduction goal set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. So far, the efforts are not meeting the goals.

I Speak for the Fish: How Native Americans are saving lake sturgeon
- by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now

Tribal communities have played a critical role in lake sturgeon restoration efforts in the Great Lakes, yet their efforts are often overlooked and undervalued.

Navigating Northeast Ohio without a car? Planning group wants your ideas on better parks connections
- by Ideastream Public Media

Residents can view proposed trails connecting county parks and leave thoughts and concerns.

Environmentalists, Industry Divided Over Energy Permitting Bill
- by Sean Ericson, Great Lakes Now

The Energy Permitting Reform Act would make it easier to construct fossil fuel plants and electric transmission lines. Here’s what to know about the contentious energy bill.