Now submerged in Green Bay, the ship was launched in 1890 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, from the Burger & Burger shipyard.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/02/01/lake-michigan-shipwreck-added-to-national-register-of-historic-places/
Juvenile trees are experiencing increased mortality due to global warming and reduced rainfall.
The post Climate change is killing our trees, study finds first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/31/climate-change-is-killing-our-trees-study-finds/
Ecology cautions against overgeneralizing the impact of cormorants on fish populations because what the birds feed on differs by available species, the age and size of the fish they eat, and where they feed in their respective territories.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/30/effectiveness-of-cormorant-hunting-questioned/
There's a lot of people out there that, if they had to choose to go into homelessness with or without their pet, they would take that pet with them, because they're part of their family.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/27/vet-care-needed-for-pets-of-homeless-owners/
Land O'Lakes says it’s prepared to help alleviate the risk of switching to more climate-smart practices that improve soil health.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/26/land-olakes-helps-push-for-sustainable-farming/
This project really provides a leverage for organizations to be more actively involved, and engage the community into big societal issues of our time.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/25/university-of-michigan-hosts-smelly-art-installation/
In addition, the pandemic sparked individual decisions to spend more time outside.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/24/national-park-attendance-student-activities-reflect-outdoor-habits-adopted-in-the-pandemic/
The bay is eroding quickly, leaving the inland vulnerable.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/23/a-cost-effective-solution-to-beach-erosion/
There were no controls over what was being dumped into the river. It was a free for all.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/20/toxic-hotspot-builds-nontoxic-community-engagement/
The grassquit is a small bird that lives in grassy and weedy subtropical and tropical areas.
The post Feds mum about yellow-faced grassquit trafficker first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/19/feds-mum-about-yellow-faced-grassquit-trafficker/
The contamination has affected the drinking water quality for local residents using wells
The post EPA wins settlement in Elkhart, Indiana, pollution suit first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/18/epa-wins-settlement-in-elkhart-indiana-pollution-suit/
By Anastasia Pirrami The nonprofit group Perch America has been stocking thousands of walleye into Wolf Lake for 24 of the last 25 years, creating a rich fishery for the small community of Hammond, Indiana. Anglers concerned about commercial fisheries over harvesting fish in the southern part of Lake Michigan, including Wolf Lake, formed the […]
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/17/indiana-group-stocks-walleye-for-24-years/
A research team is investigating how to convert carbon dioxide exhaust produced by the burning of fossil fuels into fuel.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/16/pipedream-researchers-hope-to-convert-exhaust-into-fuel/
Until now, such a two-year water quality environmental technology degree was nonexistent.
The post New Northwestern Michigan College two-year degree readies students for water technology jobs first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/13/new-northwestern-michigan-college-two-year-degree-readies-students-for-water-technology-jobs/
Plant superintendent Anthony Nearhoof has been indicted on charges of conspiracy, tampering with a monitoring device and other violations of the law.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/12/clean-air-act-violations-could-come-at-a-cost/
As noted in the nomination, the lighthouse represents four areas of significance: its maritime history, architecture, engineering and transportation.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/12/wisconsin-lighthouse-added-to-the-national-register-of-historic-places/
Since seeking refuge on land leads to higher concentrations of birds on coastlines, the next impacted factor is birds' health.
The post Study finds Great Lakes influence bird migration patterns first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/11/study-finds-great-lakes-influence-bird-migration-patterns/
Heavily symbolic, Woodland art uses the vibrancy of primary colors to convey the ideology behind Ojibwe culture in the forms of animals, plants, people and even the land.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/10/northern-ontario-art-form-pays-homage-to-native-roots/
Research shows that rural residents have higher rates of breast, prostate, cervical and colorectal cancer, lower rates of preventative screening and higher death rates from those types of cancer than urban residents.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/10/melanoma-cases-higher-in-rural-areas-study-finds/
Getting lumber from urban sources is a growing alternative in Michigan and nationwide.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/09/wood-products-from-urban-sources-a-growing-trend/
Finding out what fabric something is made of, the process behind it and everything in between only made me love fashion more.
The post Commentary: Nature and fashion first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/06/commentary-nature-and-fashion/
The California based company refines biogases produced by landfills, food waste or manure from Wisconsin farms into fuel.
The post University of Wisconsin partnership converts manure to jet fuel while easing climate change first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/06/university-of-wisconsin-partnership-converts-manure-to-jet-fuel-while-easing-climate-change/
I love red maple and bright yellow ginkgo leaves. I pick them up and stick them to the walls of my bedroom.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/05/commentary-the-best-ways-to-enjoy-trails/
Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania have each received a $25 million grant from the federal government through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to plug orphan wells.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/05/federal-funds-aid-efforts-to-plug-orphan-wells/
A new report by RentCafe documents the nationwide trend. So-called adaptive reuse apartments are more popular than new apartment developments from 2020-2021, the study says.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/04/cities-of-tomorrow-are-surprisingly-old/
Summer days were always longer in Michigan than in Missouri.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/03/a-missouri-girls-take-on-michigan-summers/
Utilities and government agencies are cooperating in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and other Great Lakes states to ease the burden and risks of energy uncertainty for low-income households.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/03/study-details-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-energy-bills/
Into October, there were higher air temperatures in the entire northwest region than ever before.
The post Lake Erie algae in 2022 worse than predicted; it plateaued rather than peaked first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/01/02/lake-erie-algae-in-2022-worse-than-predicted-it-plateaued-rather-than-peaked/
Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes, but I couldn’t have felt farther from the Great ones.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/30/the-great-lakes-live-in-my-soul/
Each home will have all-electric appliances powered by solar panels. They will be built with sustainably harvested wood.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/30/ann-arbor-developers-create-solar-neighborhood/
Sitting outside as the campfire crackles on a breezy summer night in the backyard while the sun finally starts to set. Seeing fireflies start to take their place among the trees.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/29/commentary-fireflies-for-the-win/
Aflatoxins are the most prevalent natural liver carcinogen. Chronic levels of exposure can hinder child growth and nutrition, according to the study.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/29/climate-change-prompts-rise-in-fungal-toxin/
Measurements from a 2021 study show that Lake Michigan’s salt content has risen up to fifteen times its natural level since the 1800s, but the effects of these high levels are only now being understood.
The post Volunteers find high road salt levels in Michigan waterways first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/28/volunteers-find-high-road-salt-levels-in-michigan-waterways/
As a long-time angler and ichthyology student, I thought I knew a lot about the bowfin. But recent developments have shown that much of what I knew about this fish was wrong.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/27/commentary-new-insights-about-an-old-fish/
Since 2014, local communities have spent over $1 billion trying to clean up the water.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/27/algae-depresses-lake-erie-home-values/
The BeBots and Pixedrones will be deployed to Olander Park near Toledo, and then Hinckley Reservation, North Coast Harbor, Fairport Harbor Beach of the Cleveland area.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/26/beach-cleaning-robots-are-coming-to-lake-erie/
It was almost hypnotizing, hearing the calls of seagulls and the splashing of the tide as I took in this serene view.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/23/commentary-beaches/
On Christmas Eve, up to 20-foot waves are expected on all five of the Great Lakes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warns of high winds, big waves and freezing spray across all coastlines.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/23/joyous-noel-great-lakes-great-waves-give-surfers-a-gift/
Over half of the Michiganders surveyed in the study were extremely concerned about an oil spill at the straits. Most preferred that the almost 70-year-old pipeline be shut down.
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Going back home is so much more than reuniting with my family – it’s reuniting with the environment I grew up in.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/21/commentary-walking-through-change/
As surveys monitor large parts of the sky at a time, they are more likely to observe short-lived events.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/21/a-new-way-of-exploring-the-universe-has-been-under-our-noses-for-years/
Eisenbeiser speculates that fish may be more advanced and more capable than they are given credit for.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/20/newest-addition-to-the-gaming-community-fish/
The initiative took a holistic approach in developing Kernza, thinking about how the plant could benefit farmers and the environment.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/19/perennial-grains-great-for-beer-bread-and-the-fight-against-climate-change/
A new book details the biology, management and importance of walleye, an iconic Great Lakes fish.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/16/new-book-explores-the-beauty-of-a-common-great-lakes-fish/
A Michigan State University study estimates that up to $5.9 million annually in economic activity is lost in Michigan’s small portion of Lake Erie due to harmful algal blooms.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/15/lake-erie-algae-mucks-up-fishing-trips/
This year, Morton Arboretum 25 miles west of Chicago, is celebrating 100 years – and photographer Peter Vagt has over 20 years’ worth of photos to show for it.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/14/author-of-newly-published-light-through-the-trees-captures-20-years-worth-of-photos-from-morton-arboretum/
Situated at the end of town by the Flat River, Ball’s Softee Creme is the perfect place to grab an ice cream cone with friends during the summer months. However, climate change has summer shops like Ball's Softee Creme opening two months earlier than years prior.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/13/commentary-global-warming-climate-change-and-my-ice-cream/
Trees are an important component of controlling city flooding. According to researchers, removing a single tree can increase stormwater runoff by 1,585 gallons.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/12/city-street-trees-mitigate-climate-change-better-than-expected/
States across the Great Lakes region have allocated funds to local volunteer fire departments to fight wildfires and help meet the demand to expand fire protection.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/09/great-lakes-states-receive-funding-for-wildfire-prevention/
A dog and a raven fostered a friendship that spanned eight years, and a children’s book just came out that details the improbable friendship.
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http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/08/childrens-book-features-furry-and-feathered-friendship-on-the-great-lakes/
