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Wildlife change – and don’t change – on tiny Lake Huron island, scientists say
In nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century. And a lot can stay the same.
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Planting native flowers this summer could bring hummingbirds to your yard
Hummingbirds are back in Michigan for the summer, and planting native flowers could attract them to your backyard.
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Lost salamanders, forgotten wetlands and the fight for restoration
Yet, there is an unofficial goal: Find the elusive salamanders. Spotting one would be the crown jewel among any other observations.
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Michigan’s fight against Lake Erie pollution didn’t work. What happens next?
Michigan and its neighbors have missed a 2025 deadline to curb the farm pollution that feeds toxic algal blooms in western Lake Erie, despite 10 years of work and millions of dollars spent on the effort.
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New book digs into Indigenous cuisine through archaeology, culture, ecology
In a new book, archeologists who study past societies of the Great Lakes and Midwest agree “you are what you eat,” but they say there’s a lot more to it than that.
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Scientists seek sources of fecal pollution that can contaminate rivers, close beaches
Water quality experts are using DNA tools to track down contamination responsible for beach closures and reduced recreational opportunities along the Great Lakes and other Michigan inland lakes and streams.
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Michigan black bears move south
Around 80% of Michigan’s bear population is found in the Upper Peninsula But the DNR has found a 37% increase in the number of bears in the Lower Peninsula since 2012.
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Walkable communities associated with better health, study shows
Your proximity to a bus stop, the diversity of nearby businesses and the size of blocks in your neighborhood could have implications for your health.
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State program brings fourth graders to state parks
In a world dominated by smartphones and screen time, the Department of Natural Resources aims to reconnect kids with Michigan’s great outdoors.
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State continues to support restoration of iconic lighthouses
A report from the Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program said more than $2.9 million in matching grants has been awarded since the program began in 2000, benefitting dozens of preservation projects across the state.
