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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Storm damage at Little Manistee River Weir threatens Michigan DNR steelhead egg collection

Storm damage at Little Manistee River Weir threatens Michigan DNR steelhead egg collection
Great Lakes Commission
According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Little Manistee River Weir in Stronach, Michigan—the sole source of winter-run steelhead eggs for fish hatcheries in Michigan, Indiana and […]
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Michigan DNR asking public to help track invasive lesser celandine threatening native flora

Michigan DNR asking public to help track invasive lesser celandine threatening native flora
Great Lakes Commission
Lesser celandine, a small but destructive plant quietly spreading across Michigan’s forests and riverbanks, is a “watch list” species in Michigan, meaning its distribution in the state is still limited. […]
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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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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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Study highlights need for community engagement in Great Lakes protection

Study highlights need for community engagement in Great Lakes protection
Great Lakes Echo
By Riley Wilson Climate change, invasive species and other human-driven pressures are among the leading causes of declining freshwater health in the Great Lakes, the National Wildlife Federation reports. There's a growing need for community engagement to protect the lakes, one study finds.
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Michigan DNR introduces new fishing regulations for 2026 season

Michigan DNR introduces new fishing regulations for 2026 season
Great Lakes Commission
For the start of the 2026 fishing season, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources updated possession limits, size requirements and gear definitions for various species to manage state fisheries. The […]
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