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How inland fish farmers cultivate a sustainable future for the Great Lakes
By Donté Smith
Despite being surrounded by the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth, Michigan imports the vast majority of its seafood, between 65% and 90%, according to Michigan Sea Grant. As global aquaculture has grown to meet increasing demand for protein, a small but determined group of inland fish farmers in the Great Lakes region are building a more sustainable, local supply. Researchers say doing so could ease pressure on wild populations, create jobs in rural areas and help restore public trust in the food on their plates. But with high regulatory costs, limited consumer awareness and strong competition from imports, these farms face an uphill swim.
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Stateside: Friday, Sept. 12, 2025
What happens with public works are sold to private companies at a heavily discounted rate?Then, the discovery of a rare wildflower that only lives in one tiny corner of the Great Lakes.And, we revisit a conversation with Detroit visual artist Tyree Guyton, known for the Heidelberg Project.
Cattails are an invasive species, but may also be a helpful one
It is investigated as a growing medium in greenhouses and a soil enhancer for crops
Monarch fall migration 2025: What to know as they follow the shorelines of the Great Lakes
Following the shorelines of the Great Lakes, monarch butterflies are gradually leaving Michigan as their instincts take them south. Read the full story by Detroit Free Press.
Cleveland emerges as ‘standout destination’ in growing Great Lakes cruise market
In Ohio, the port of Cleveland is poised to set a modern-day record for cruise passengers in 2025, with 8,000 people on 53 sailings disembarking in downtown this year. Read […]