By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva

More than 30 years ago, a group of scientists planted just 4,200 seeds of the rare Pitcher’s thistle in the sandy dunes of the Great Lakes. At the time, no one knew if the new populations would survive. Today, three decades later, the restored populations are thriving and spreading.

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By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva

More than 30 years ago, a group of scientists planted just 4,200 seeds of the rare Pitcher’s thistle in the sandy dunes of the Great Lakes. At the time, no one knew if the new populations would survive. Today, three decades later, the restored populations are thriving and spreading.

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Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Jon Husted to enhance Great Lakes fishery research and management efforts has been signed into law. The act reauthorizes funding for […]
Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Jon Husted to enhance Great Lakes fishery research and management efforts has been signed into law. The act reauthorizes funding for […]
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The largest island on Earth possesses some of the richest stores of natural resources in the world
The largest island on Earth possesses some of the richest stores of natural resources in the world
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Construction is still underway at the environmental DNA (eDNA) lab expansion that is taking shape at the River Institute’s main site on the St. Lawrence College Cornwall, Ontario, campus. The concept […]
Construction is still underway at the environmental DNA (eDNA) lab expansion that is taking shape at the River Institute’s main site on the St. Lawrence College Cornwall, Ontario, campus. The concept […]
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By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

New U-M survey finds only about 5% of rural Michigan residents say they would choose an electric vehicle as their next car. Researchers attribute much of that reluctance to misinformation about the availability of public chargers and the cost of EVs and replacement batteries. The Whitmer administration is pushing to expand electric vehicle use to meet climate and clean energy goals.

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By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

New U-M survey finds only about 5% of rural Michigan residents say they would choose an electric vehicle as their next car. Researchers attribute much of that reluctance to misinformation about the availability of public chargers and the cost of EVs and replacement batteries. The Whitmer administration is pushing to expand electric vehicle use to meet climate and clean energy goals.

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(By Pauline Kerr) “Decision by survey” seems to be the way of the future. From the municipal level, right on up the government food chain, public consultation, usually in the … Continue reading The election is the only survey that counts →
(By Pauline Kerr) “Decision by survey” seems to be the way of the future. From the municipal level, right on up the government food chain, public consultation, usually in the … Continue reading The election is the only survey that counts →
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Health Canada approved gene-edited pigs in Canada but there's no requirement to label gene-edited foods
Health Canada approved gene-edited pigs in Canada but there's no requirement to label gene-edited foods
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) surveys the diverse and important Great Lakes fisheries every year between April and November. Surveying for 2025 has concluded, and DNR fisheries biologists […]
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) surveys the diverse and important Great Lakes fisheries every year between April and November. Surveying for 2025 has concluded, and DNR fisheries biologists […]
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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.
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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It remains to be seen whether the current trend is a long-term development or a fleeting one, an expert says
It remains to be seen whether the current trend is a long-term development or a fleeting one, an expert says
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