It’s ‘all hands on deck’ as hot temps and strong winds bring high risk of wildfires to the Northwoods
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Points North: The Longest Paddle
After Traci Lynn Martin’s mom died, she knew she couldn’t keep putting off her dream: Becoming the first person to kayak around the Great Lakes in one year.
Cleveland Metroparks lets the dogs out in the hunt for spotted lanternflies
Scent-tracking dogs Bronco, Juno, Argent and Rio, alongside their owners, spent the last four months searching for and removing spotted lanternfly egg masses before they hatch in May.
Will Congress and the President approve money to finish the Soo Lock expansion?
The new lock at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie is in the third phase of construction. The megaproject is over budget and funds to finish the lock are uncertain.
EPA Outlines New PFAS Strategy Amid Expert Concerns
More PFAS news as a bipartisan PFAS task force forms and Illinois expands PFAS water system warnings.
An $80M cleanup made Muskegon Lake trendy. Will ‘eco-gentrification’ follow?
Once ringed by polluting factories, Muskegon Lake has attracted a wealthier clientele to blue-collar Muskegon thanks to a taxpayer-funded cleanup. Cheers about the economic gains are mixed with fear that the lakeshore will become ‘a gated community.’
Buses vs. Trains: The Future of Public Transit in the Great Lakes Region
As cities invest in greener, more accessible transit, a key debate emerges: sleek light rail or cost-effective bus rapid transit? The answer may depend more on perception than performance.
Keeping the $5.5 billion Great Lakes fishery afloat as Trump administration considers cuts
Federal budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration could cause significant disruption in the efforts to restore and sustain fish populations in the Great Lakes.
Intense rainfall means more floods. What can we do?
Since 1970, U.S. cities have experienced increased hourly rainfall intensity, with the Great Lakes region being among the most affected areas.
Water determines Great Lakes region’s economic future
Climate change, geopolitics, and business opportunities power a blue economy.
Why smallmouth bass are getting bigger in Michigan waterways
“It’s been a real boom, and a lot of people will say that the good ole days in bass fishing are now.”
One man’s quest to bring more of North America’s largest native fruit, the pawpaw, to Wisconsin
Adam D’Angelo’s work includes planting an orchard in Spring Green this year to research and develop new varieties of the pawpaw fruit.