Ann Arbor, Mich. – At its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in Toronto, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) highlighted opportunities for binational collaboration and

Ann Arbor, Mich. – At its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in Toronto, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) highlighted opportunities for binational collaboration and

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Landmark Conservancy partnered to protect more than 1,700 acres along Wisconsin’s Lake Superior shoreline, preserving forests, wetlands and streams that support brook trout, […]

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Landmark Conservancy partnered to protect more than 1,700 acres along Wisconsin’s Lake Superior shoreline, preserving forests, wetlands and streams that support brook trout, […]

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By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira Minnesota anglers are facing a shortage of one of the state’s most popular baitfish, and fish farmers are looking for ways to fill the gap.

By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira Minnesota anglers are facing a shortage of one of the state’s most popular baitfish, and fish farmers are looking for ways to fill the gap.

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Wetlands, wildlife habitat, water quality and public access all stand to benefit from a new $6.7 million conservation effort across Michigan counties. Read the full story by the Port Huron […]

Wetlands, wildlife habitat, water quality and public access all stand to benefit from a new $6.7 million conservation effort across Michigan counties. Read the full story by the Port Huron […]

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A judge has ruled that a marijuana grower illegally cleared nearly 16 acres of protected wetlands while building a large cannabis farm in northern Michigan. Read the full story by […]

A judge has ruled that a marijuana grower illegally cleared nearly 16 acres of protected wetlands while building a large cannabis farm in northern Michigan. Read the full story by […]

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Ohio Gov. DeWine visited Toledo to highlight H2Ohio’s work to create and restore wetlands to improve Ohio’s water quality over the long term. Read the full story by the Toledo […]

Ohio Gov. DeWine visited Toledo to highlight H2Ohio’s work to create and restore wetlands to improve Ohio’s water quality over the long term. Read the full story by the Toledo […]

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State and local agencies are continuing to monitor and clean up contamination from the 2025 East Jordan Plastics fire in South Haven, Michigan, focusing on plastic debris and potential pollutants […]

State and local agencies are continuing to monitor and clean up contamination from the 2025 East Jordan Plastics fire in South Haven, Michigan, focusing on plastic debris and potential pollutants […]

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Researchers at Michigan State University are exploring an unexpected new tool that could reshape how scientists detect so-called forever chemicals in lakes, rivers and wetlands across the Great Lakes. Scientists have discovered that locusts can sniff out PFAS contaminants down to parts per trillion, a level of detection far beyond most conventional sensors. The new […]

Researchers at Michigan State University are exploring an unexpected new tool that could reshape how scientists detect so-called forever chemicals in lakes, rivers and wetlands across the Great Lakes. Scientists have discovered that locusts can sniff out PFAS contaminants down to parts per trillion, a level of detection far beyond most conventional sensors. The new […]

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Three new wetlands will be unveiled in Whitby, Ontario, thanks to a $1.5 million investment from the province and a partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada. These wetlands receive water from […]

Three new wetlands will be unveiled in Whitby, Ontario, thanks to a $1.5 million investment from the province and a partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada. These wetlands receive water from […]

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By Anna Barnes The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to stop harassing the threatened eastern massasauga rattlesnake - the only native venomous snake in the state.

By Anna Barnes The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to stop harassing the threatened eastern massasauga rattlesnake - the only native venomous snake in the state.

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By Demonte Thomas  The Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy will make its Ionia Natural Area Trail available to the public in October.

By Demonte Thomas  The Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy will make its Ionia Natural Area Trail available to the public in October.

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By Akia Thrower Michigan’s annual budget includes $2 million for wetland conservation efforts by the state Department of Natural Resources, funding critical work for endangered bird species.

By Akia Thrower Michigan’s annual budget includes $2 million for wetland conservation efforts by the state Department of Natural Resources, funding critical work for endangered bird species.

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