David Poulson

http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/01/10/january-the-kingdom-of-ice/

Former Echo reporter awarded reporting fellowship

On: June 21, 2021

In: Catch of the Day, Echo

Carol Thompson is among 13 journalists named to the inaugural class of the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/06/21/former-echo-reporter-awarded-reporting-fellowship/

Echo joins climate reporting collaborative

On: April 22, 2021

In: Catch of the Day, Climate, Climate change, Echo

Great Lakes Echo has joined a nationwide collaborative to provide better and more local reporting of climate change.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/04/22/echo-joins-climate-reporting-collaborative/

Echo reporters honored for journalism excellence

On: March 26, 2021

In: Catch of the Day, Echo

Two Great Lakes Echo reporters were recently honored for excellence in journalism by the Michigan Press Association's 2020 College Better Newspaper contest.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/03/26/echo-reporters-honored-for-journalism-excellence/

Frank Kelley had a lasting impact on Michigan’s environment – and on me

On: March 16, 2021

In: Catch of the Day, Commentary, Energy

Longtime Michigan crusader earned his nickname.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/03/16/frank-kelley-had-a-lasting-impact-on-michigans-environment-and-on-me/

Fate of the Earth loses friend of the Earth

On: March 9, 2021

In: Catch of the Day, Climate, Echo

University trustee supported public engagement with sustainability science and policy.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/03/09/fate-of-the-earth-loses-friend-of-the-earth/

Providers call for expansion of telehealth services beyond COVID-19

On: March 4, 2021

In: COVID-19, Echo, telehealth

Federal lawmakers consider easing restrictions.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/03/04/providers-call-for-expansion-of-telehealth-services-beyond-covid-19/

School nurses keep staff, students safe during the pandemic

On: March 3, 2021

In: Catch of the Day, COVID-19, Echo

Contact tracing often starts with school nurses, and its effectiveness relies heavily on their ability to communicate with staff and students and organize their findings.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/03/03/school-nurses-keep-staff-students-safe-during-the-pandemic/

Impact of deadly 1940 Armistice Day Storm still felt today

On: March 2, 2021

In: Great Lakes history, transportation

Causing 154 deaths and numerous shipwrecks, the Great Lakes storm left lasting changes that enhanced shipping safety.

The post Impact of deadly 1940 Armistice Day Storm still felt today first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/03/02/impact-of-deadly-1940-armistice-day-storm-still-felt-today/

New state plan has Michigan hemp growers uncertain about the future

On: March 2, 2021

In: Agriculture, Catch of the Day, Land

Growers worry that higher license and testing fees will push an already high cost of operation even higher.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/03/02/new-state-plan-has-michigan-hemp-growers-uncertain-about-the-future/

Will remote learning mark the end of school snow days in Michigan?

On: March 1, 2021

In: Catch of the Day, Climate, COVID-19

It’s an especially severe challenge to Northern Michigan and other rural parts of the state.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/03/01/will-remote-learning-mark-the-end-of-school-snow-days-in-michigan/

Skiing through a ghost town? That’s scary!

On: February 26, 2021

In: Recreation, Skiing

If you're tired of striding across golf courses, then you'll find the Upper Peninsula has some unusual Nordic alternatives.

The post Skiing through a ghost town? That’s scary! first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/02/26/skiing-through-a-ghost-town-thats-scary/

Natural features of Toronto park help users design their own experience

On: February 25, 2021

In: parks, Recreation

Toronto’s Trillium Park a key to revitalizing old entertainment venue.

The post Natural features of Toronto park help users design their own experience first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/02/25/natural-features-of-toronto-park-help-users-design-their-own-experience/

Old Ohio amusement park becomes new wetland restoration project

On: February 24, 2021

In: Algae, harmful algal bloom, parks, Recreation

The park will preserve local history while fighting harmful algae blooms.

The post Old Ohio amusement park becomes new wetland restoration project first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/02/24/old-ohio-amusement-park-becomes-new-wetland-restoration-project/

Chicago activists and artists color environmental justice

On: February 23, 2021

In: Brownfields, Land, urban redevelopment

The idea is to showcase a vision of transforming communities in a way that prioritizes employees, children and the planet’s well-being, organizers say.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/02/23/chicago-activists-and-artists-color-environmental-justice/

Scientists identify genetics of native beach grass to help protect dunes

On: February 22, 2021

In: Beaches, dunes, Nearshore

The seed grant could lead to large scale application across the Great Lakes

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/02/22/scientists-identify-genetics-of-native-beach-grass-to-help-protect-dunes/

New York warns residents of coyote encounters

On: February 19, 2021

In: Wildlife

They are more common January through March, the breeding and pup-rearing season.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/02/19/new-york-warns-residents-of-coyote-encounters/

Pennsylvania group to stop pet turtle invasion

On: February 18, 2021

In: Invaders, invasive species, turtles, Wildlife

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles made them a popular pet choice. But when owners tire of them, they release them into the wild.

The post Pennsylvania group to stop pet turtle invasion first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/02/18/pennsylvania-group-to-stop-pet-turtle-invasion/

Michigan bus riders already familiar with mask mandate

On: February 17, 2021

In: COVID-19, transportation

COVID-19 safety protocols are different for each system.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/02/17/michigan-bus-riders-already-familiar-with-mask-mandate/

COVID-19 spurs visits to nature sanctuaries

On: February 15, 2021

In: COVID-19, Recreation

It offers a significant educational opportunity for land conservancies.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/02/15/covid-19-spurs-visits-to-nature-sanctuaries/

Seeking connection and meaning under a Hunger Moon

On: February 11, 2021

In: Wildlife

Upper Peninsula man explores intersection of spirituality and nature.

The post Seeking connection and meaning under a Hunger Moon first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/02/11/seeking-connection-and-meaning-under-a-hunger-moon/

Michigan food hubs, food systems get grant opportunity

On: February 10, 2021

In: Echo

The deadline for applying for grants of up to $100,000 to promote regional and value-added food systems is March 18.

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http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/02/10/michigan-food-hubs-food-systems-get-grant-opportunity/

Cutting-edge heating and cooling technology, 21st century style, returns to state Capitol

On: September 28, 2020

In: Energy, heating, Michigan

A room beneath the Michigan state Capitol, once the nerve center of cutting-edge heating and cooling technology of the late 19th century, will soon be the nerve center of cutting-edge heating and cooling technology of the early 21st century.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/09/28/cutting-edge-heating-and-cooling-technology-21st-century-style-returns-to-state-capitol/

Michigan environment officials Zoom you out of the office

On: June 9, 2020

In: Catch of the Day, Echo

By David Poulson Tired of getting trapped in countless Zoom meetings? Rather be hiking among Michigan’s natural wonders? The state’s Department of Natural Resources can get you out of your home-office and into the outdoors. Sort of. The agency has posted images of the state’s natural wonders formatted for use as a Zoom background. The […]

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/06/09/michigan-environment-officials-zoom-you-out-of-the-office/

Research delayed: Megan Mader

On: May 22, 2020

In: Coping with Covid-19, COVID-19, Echo, Research delayed

Coronovirus one more danger of fieldwork to study the impact of people on the ecology of drowned river mouths.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/05/22/research-delayed-megan-mader/

Research delayed: Elizabeth Lombardi

On: May 21, 2020

In: Coping with Covid-19, COVID-19, Echo, Research delayed

"I think that there’s a tendency for a lot of people that work on independent research projects to get a little, you know, obsessive, and they’re super driven."

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/05/21/research-delayed-elizabeth-lombardi/