Tag: turtles
Crumbling U.P. dam reveals potential risks of private hydroelectric ownership
A crumbling, century-old dam in AuTrain Township could threaten local businesses and public safety, with some worried about a dam failure or its possible removal. What does that mean for dams elsewhere in the state.
I Speak for the Fish: Swiping right on native fish
I Speak for the Fish is a column written by Great Lakes Now Contributor Kathy Johnson. Publishing the author’s views and assertions does not represent endorsement by Great Lakes Now or Detroit PBS. Check out her previous columns.
There’s a fish project in Northern Michigan that is exciting researchers from around the world.
Will Adding Sugar Cane To US Coca-Cola Further Degrade The Florida Everglades?
Last month US President Donald Trump pushed for Coca-Cola to switch its US sweetening ingredient from corn syrup to cane sugar. It’s part of a long-term, successful lobbying effort — the sugar industry is renowned for its ample political donations and easy access to the White House. Is it a … [continued]
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Mooz the dog is helping scientists in Michigan study threatened turtles
One of Michigan’s best wood turtle searchers is Mooz, the dog. His owner is an inland fish and wildlife program manager at the Natural Resources Department of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. They search for where wood turtles lay eggs.
Trail Talk: The wildlife of Huron County
Hikers can expect to encounter a wide variety of animals along Huron County trails