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Environment News feature stories and posts dealing with environmental concerns of the Great Lakes, Michigan and Upper Thumb region. This included Water Quality and Pollution in the upper Great Lakes.
Check our environmental news posts from those highlighted below.
The recent birth of confirmed cougar cubs in Michigan marks a significant ecological milestone, indicating the possibility of population recovery for this endangered species. However, concerns about the cubs’ survival persist due to their vulnerability without maternal support.
New research reveals critical microplastic pollution levels in the Great Lakes, emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated monitoring and policy changes. Immediate action is necessary to protect ecosystems and address potential risks to human health from contaminated water sources.
A new study reveals a 22% decline in U.S. butterfly populations over the past two decades, prompting concerns about biodiversity loss. Insecticides are a major contributor, urging conservationists and policymakers to prioritize habitat restoration and safer agricultural practices to reverse this alarming trend.
Michigan DNR and tribal partners begin Arctic grayling reintroduction with 400,000 eggs to restore this iconic species to state waters. Arctic Grayling Reintroduction Ceremony Marks Milestone ALANSON, Mich. — Michigan is set to reintroduce Arctic grayling, a species last seen in …
The Michigan DNR’s 2024 fisheries surveys report stable and recovering Great Lakes fish populations, highlighting gains in lake trout and cisco restoration, alongside challenges from invasive species. Data from extensive assessments inform sustainable fisheries management across various lakes.
Record-high precipitation in the Great Lakes Basin has not raised water levels above January averages. Despite warmer weather and heavy rainfall, Lakes Superior and Michigan-Huron experienced declines. Stakeholders are advised to monitor changing conditions and navigational alerts closely, especially with ice formation impacts.
Concern about climate change in Michigan has reached the point where business areas are being impacted. The effect on business costs will be in the billions.
Here are six critical areas of concern.
The EPA and the State of Michigan designated the entire region as a potential environmental disaster. The deterioration and pollution were so bad that the label of “Area of Concern” was slapped on the Saginaw Bay in 1987 and has not been lifted for 30 years. We examine what has happened in that time.
