Investing in greenspaces bring benefits to schools, student well-being

Investing in greenspaces bring benefits to schools, student well-being
Great Lakes Echo
By Samantha Plunkett For residents of Dearborn, Michigan, creating greenspaces in the community has been an important mission for schools and researchers. In a recent study, academics from the University of Michigan-Dearborn partnered with Salina schools to assess their outdoor play spaces.
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Why Ohio is urging Congress to renew Great Lakes funding before this critical September deadline

Why Ohio is urging Congress to renew Great Lakes funding before this critical September deadline
Great Lakes Commission
Ohio officials have urged Congress to reauthorize the soon-to-expire Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, describing it as a crucial tool for protecting drinking water, fighting invasive species and supporting a regional […]
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Funding cuts hamper conservation groups’ invasive species efforts

Funding cuts hamper conservation groups’ invasive species efforts
Great Lakes Echo
Michigan reduced funding for invasive species projects by $1.2 million. Conservation organizations like the regional Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) are rethinking their funding priorities for 2026 and beyond.
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New book sails into the unknown political, legal stories of the Edmund Fitzgerald

New book sails into the unknown political, legal stories of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Great Lakes Echo
By Joshua Kim A new book, “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy” (Michigan State University Press, $29.95), uncovers more of the political and legal aspects of the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck.
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Students dive into Great Lakes learning at Wasaga Beach

Students dive into Great Lakes learning at Wasaga Beach
Great Lakes Commission
Last week, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority welcomed 80 students to Wasaga Beach, Ontario, for the Lake Huron Student Conference. At the conference, students explored how Lake Huron shapes local communities […]
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Bruce Peninsula filmmakers to take viewers underwater near Bruce Power for Earth Day

Bruce Peninsula filmmakers to take viewers underwater near Bruce Power for Earth Day
The Lucknow Sentinel
Local award-winning filmmakers will take viewers into one of the least accessible and visually striking areas of the Great Lakes on Earth Day. On April 22, Yvonne Drebert and Zach Melnick of Inspired Planet Productions will use a cutting-edge underwater robot to take viewers into the fish-filled waters surrounding the
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Lake Huron artificial reef restores fish spawning habitat

Lake Huron artificial reef restores fish spawning habitat
Great Lakes Echo
By Samantha Ku A newly restored reef at Channel Island in Saginaw Bay is intended to support native fish spawning and increase their numbers, ensuring the sustainability of local fisheries. Construction to restore the nearshore fish spawning reef ended last October.
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