Wisconsin successfully restores habitat for piping plovers after 49 years with no sightings

Wisconsin successfully restores habitat for piping plovers after 49 years with no sightings
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Wildman A stretch of Lake Superior beach in northern Wisconsin will remain closed to the public next spring and summer with the hopes of luring back a nesting pair of endangered piping plovers, which were recently spotted there for the first time in nearly a half century.
By Anna Wildman A stretch of Lake Superior beach in northern Wisconsin will remain closed to the public next spring and summer with the hopes of luring back a nesting pair of endangered piping plovers, which were recently spotted there for the first time in nearly a half century.
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US wildlife partners spent years protecting more than 1,700 acres along Wisconsin’s Lake Superior shore

US wildlife partners spent years protecting more than 1,700 acres along Wisconsin’s Lake Superior shore
Great Lakes Commission
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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US wildlife partners spent years protecting more than 1,700 acres along Wiscons…

GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent online sales of invasive species

GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent online sales of invasive species
Great Lakes Commission
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has launched a new online resource that allows users to quickly check state and federal regulations before buying or
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has launched a new online resource that allows users to quickly check state and federal regulations before buying or
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GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent onlin…

Sea lamprey study planned for Iron River in Bayfield County

Sea lamprey study planned for Iron River in Bayfield County
Great Lakes Commission
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct a sea lamprey survey on the Iron River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin to determine whether control measures are needed in the waterway. […]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct a sea lamprey survey on the Iron River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin to determine whether control measures are needed in the waterway. […]
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Sea lamprey study planned for Iron River in Bayfield County

Grants to help address mallard production in Great Lakes region

Grants to help address mallard production in Great Lakes region
Great Lakes Commission
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Conservation Commission recently granted numerous partners $9 million in North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds. The money will benefit three programs in […]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Conservation Commission recently granted numerous partners $9 million in North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds. The money will benefit three programs in […]
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Grants to help address mallard production in Great Lakes region

Invasives, oak wilt threaten Skyline High School natural areas, adjacent neighborhoods

Invasives, oak wilt threaten Skyline High School natural areas, adjacent neighborhoods
Great Lakes Echo
By Domonic Marroni In Ann Arbor, Michigan, Skyline High School's natural areas are home to several species of invasive plants causing widespread destruction of surrounding trees. These species pose potential fire hazards and are dangerous to public health.  Action is needed, say several environmental experts, to avert future disasters and to preserve the natural areas for future students.
By Domonic Marroni In Ann Arbor, Michigan, Skyline High School's natural areas are home to several species of invasive plants causing widespread destruction of surrounding trees. These species pose potential fire hazards and are dangerous to public health.  Action is needed, say several environmental experts, to avert future disasters and to preserve the natural areas for future students.
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Invasives, oak wilt threaten Skyline High School natural areas, adjacent neighb…

U.S. Fish and Wildlife to survey Great Lakes tributaries to search for invasive sea lampreys

U.S. Fish and Wildlife to survey Great Lakes tributaries to search for invasive sea lampreys
Great Lakes Commission
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will survey Michigan’s Long Lake Outlet–Devils Lake tributary to estimate sea lamprey populations and determine whether additional control measures are needed. Sea lampreys are […]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will survey Michigan’s Long Lake Outlet–Devils Lake tributary to estimate sea lamprey populations and determine whether additional control measures are needed. Sea lampreys are […]
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Bat populations plummet in Minnesota as white-nose syndrome spreads

Bat populations plummet in Minnesota as white-nose syndrome spreads
Great Lakes Echo
By Carly Carter Bat populations are plummeting in Minnesota as the deadly white-nose syndrome spreads across caves.
By Carly Carter Bat populations are plummeting in Minnesota as the deadly white-nose syndrome spreads across caves.
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Bat populations plummet in Minnesota as white-nose syndrome spreads
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