Author: Interlochen Public Radio
Native Detroiters reclaim sacred land
By Malachi Barrett, BridgeDetroit
This article was republished here with permission from BridgeDetroit.
Indigenous people have regained control of a sacred burial mound at Historic Fort Wayne dating back more than 1,000 years.
The City Council unanimously approved a deed transfer giving a 0.58-acre site to the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) for $1.
On the importance of dark sky parks
Summer is just around the corner, and for many in the Great Lakes region, the coming season is synonymous with weekends at the beach, camping trips and — if you’re lucky — stargazing. There are many places in the Great Lakes where the skies are dark enough to enjoy the stars and planets overhead, but specific recognition for such places varies by state.
EPA nixes PFAS grants, teases new strategy
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region. Check back for more PFAS news roundups every other week on our website.
On April 15, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff were told to cancel tens of millions of dollars worth of pending and active grants.
Visiting the least visited national park
For National Park week, Ian Solomon recounts his time visiting Isle Royale for a much-loved episode of Great Lakes Now.
More Fire, More Water
Prescribed burns, intense rainfall and a look at the snow mobile industry.