Shifting sand is natural to Michigan’s dunes; how to cope is controversial

Shifting sand is natural to Michigan’s dunes; how to cope is controversial
Great Lakes Echo
By Olivia O’Neill Great Lakes sand dunes, especially those on the Lake Michigan shoreline, are threatened by erosion and fluctuating water levels, but there’s disagreement on alternative approaches to effectively address the problems.
By Olivia O’Neill Great Lakes sand dunes, especially those on the Lake Michigan shoreline, are threatened by erosion and fluctuating water levels, but there’s disagreement on alternative approaches to effectively address the problems.
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Shifting sand is natural to Michigan’s dunes; how to cope is controversial

The Red Cliff Band and the future of the Apostle Islands

The Red Cliff Band and the future of the Apostle Islands
Great Lakes Commission
Tribal leaders in the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and others living in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, question a federal bill to redesignate the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore as […]
Tribal leaders in the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and others living in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, question a federal bill to redesignate the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore as […]
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The Red Cliff Band and the future of the Apostle Islands

Sleeping Bear Dunes beavers create big dam problem for neighbors

Sleeping Bear Dunes beavers create big dam problem for neighbors
Great Lakes Commission
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of Michigan’s premier places to experience near-pristine nature and animals living and thriving in their unspoiled habitats. But for the national park’s neighbors […]
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of Michigan’s premier places to experience near-pristine nature and animals living and thriving in their unspoiled habitats. But for the national park’s neighbors […]
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Sleeping Bear Dunes beavers create big dam problem for neighbors

Most of Minnesota’s gray wolf pups don’t survive first year, but population remains stable

Most of Minnesota’s gray wolf pups don’t survive first year, but population remains stable
Great Lakes Echo
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Only about 30 percent of gray wolf pups survive their first year of life even though the wolf population in the region remains stable, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota.
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Only about 30 percent of gray wolf pups survive their first year of life even though the wolf population in the region remains stable, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota.
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Historical forest biodiversity changes conservation efforts

Historical forest biodiversity changes conservation efforts
Great Lakes Echo
By Akia Thrower A recent study uncovers the changes within historical tree biodiversity hotspots, which has implications for new conservation efforts in forested areas of concern.
By Akia Thrower A recent study uncovers the changes within historical tree biodiversity hotspots, which has implications for new conservation efforts in forested areas of concern.
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Historical forest biodiversity changes conservation efforts
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