Tag: Lake Michigan
Gills Gone Wild
In October 1960, Prince Akihito of Japan visited Chicago for 21 hours. Chicago’s mayor presented the prince with a diplomatic gift: 18 bluegill. What happened next would change the underwater world of Japan forever.
Points North: How ‘Bout Them Apples?
By Austin Rowlader, Interlochen Public Radio
Points North is a biweekly podcast about the land, water and inhabitants of the Great Lakes.
This episode was shared here with permission from Interlochen Public Radio.
Luke Marion is on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan looking for apple trees.
The Great Lakes: Protecting our natural wonder
From invasive species and pollution to the escalating impacts of climate change, Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes are grappling with a host of environmental challenges. But in Chicago, […]
As commercial fishing wanes, Fishtown Preservation Society in Leland expands
“Ideally, [commercial fishing] will continue,” says the nonprofit’s executive director. “I’m going to make people care. I want them to care. I want them to fight for it now.”
Increased precipitation, foot traffic pose trail erosion problems at Lake Michigan parks
By Lauren Coin
Park trails along Lake Michigan’s shoreline in Wisconsin and Michigan are eroding because of more frequent extreme precipitation events and increased foot traffic from visitors in undesignated recreation areas.
The post Increased precipitation, foot traffic pose trail erosion problems at Lake Michigan parks first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.