Scientists find proof of invader established in Lake Superior

Scientists find proof of invader established in Lake Superior
Great Lakes Echo
By Eric Freedman  Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive aquatic species -- the bloody red shrimp -- is established in all five Great Lakes.
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Study reveals how dissolved organic matter in the Great Lakes ice may impact spring melt

Study reveals how dissolved organic matter in the Great Lakes ice may impact spring melt
Great Lakes Echo
By Riley Wilson Ice covering the Great Lakes stores organic carbon, which is released in a burst during spring melt. As climate change reduces ice cover, researchers say this seasonal surge of energy may be shrinking, with uncertain consequences for these freshwater systems.
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Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution

Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution
Great Lakes Echo
By Riley Wilson Rising levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination are prompting scientists to question whether the Great Lakes can safely sustain surrounding communities. A recent study shows signs of declining PFAS pollution in these waters using archived fish.
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Marples: Legacy of Chernobyl disaster still resonates 40 years later

Marples: Legacy of Chernobyl disaster still resonates 40 years later
The London Free Press
The explosion at the nuclear power plant on April 26, 1986, changed the lives of thousands of Soviet citizens
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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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Push on for bird habitat protection, expansion

Push on for bird habitat protection, expansion
Great Lakes Echo
By Akia Thrower The 2025 State of the Birds report, an evaluation of U.S. birds by conservation organizations, showed a continued decline in bird populations across the nation. The decline is largely due to the habitat loss of wetlands.
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