Category: Great Lakes Echo
Conservancy group plans new public trail in Ionia Natural Area
By Demonte Thomas
The Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy will make its Ionia Natural Area Trail available to the public in October.
Researchers release parasitoid wasps to combat invasive beetles
By Demonte Thomas
Michigan State University researchers have launched a long-term effort to combat the invasive scarlet lily beetle, using specialized wasps instead of pesticides to reduce populations of the destructive garden pest.
Illinois governor signs landmark plastic pollution bill
By Julia Roeder
Illinois becomes first Great Lakes state to classify plastic pellets as a pollutant.
Michigan budget adds $2 million to wetlands conservation efforts
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.
Historical forest biodiversity changes conservation efforts
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.