Tag: Great Lakes News Collaborative
By the numbers: Michigan added 18.9M fish to waterways so far this year
Michigan anglers are getting an extra boost through a major fish stocking operation intended to support a $3.9 billion fishing economy….
Chicago’s “Quantum Prairie” Promises New Era of Great Lakes Technology and Water Use
By Christiana Freitag, Circle of Blue
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
EPA grant will fund barrier to stop spread of sea lamprey in Grand River
By Rachel Lewis
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission will receive a $2.1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to address the invasive sea lamprey in the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The post EPA grant will fund barrier to stop spread of sea lamprey in Grand River first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.
Deteriorating dams are being removed in Michigan. Will the money for that effort dry up?
A number of deteriorating dams have been torn down and streams restored. It’s expensive, and Michigan’s budget is facing challenges.
Empowering environmental stewardship: Barn sanctuary champions compassion and Conservation
By Donté Smith
The Great Lakes, a vital freshwater expanse for millions, face an ongoing environmental crisis. Beneath the vast waters lies a significant threat: pollution stemming largely from agricultural runoff. This flow of excess nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen contributes to harmful algal blooms and expanding “dead zones,” jeopardizing ecosystems, water quality and public health across the region. Amidst these challenges, Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea, Michigan, works to make a positive impact on the region. Tom McKernan, sanctuary co-founder and operations director, wants the farm to stand as a living model where animal welfare and ecological stewardship aren’t just compatible, but linked.
The post Empowering environmental stewardship: Barn sanctuary champions compassion and Conservation first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.