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  1. Few issues addressed by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment in recent years have been as controversial as cougars. Also known as mountains lions or pumas, cougars are large felines that once roamed much of Michigan. More...
  2. AsianCarp.org is an official web site established to coordinate the implementation of control and management of Asian carps in the United States. Development and maintenance of this web site is supported by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service through a partnership with the University of Texas - Arlington. More...
  3. The Lake County Wind Energy Task Force, consisting of the county and 20 municipalities, has developed a model wind ordinance for both commercial wind farms and single-turbine towers. More...
  4. In environmental debates over the Great Lakes, it is easy to forget that there are tens of millions of people that live, work, and play along the shores of the waters. But for certain people, the Great Lakes offer inspiration and exploration. More...
  5. While Grand Haven area officials applaud bringing alternative energy to West Michigan, they say much needs to be clarified, particularly how much of a visual impact the farm will have on Lake Michigan-view communities. More...
  6. The awarding-winning Pure Michigan tourism advertising campaign may be forced to cancel all summer advertising due to a lack of funds. More...
  7. Michigan Technological and Michigan State universities are sharing in a $2.2 million federal stimulus grant to fight the spread of the emerald ash borer and save trees in the Upper Peninsula. More...
  8. Asian carp, climate change and clean energy are among the priorities for Nick Schroeck, the new executive director of the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center. More...
  9. The marina in Algoma, Wis., could soon be home to the newest Wisconsin to Michigan car ferry service, with a route to Frankfort, Mich., becoming more and more likely. More...
  10. With a diminishing population, Detroit leaders are pondering a downsizing plan that would involve clearing dozens of square blocks of run-down homes and businesses and filling back in with green space. More...
  11. The March 2010 edition of On the Level, the newsletter of the International Upper Great Lakes Study (IUGLS), is now available online. The issue includes details about the IJC public consultation regarding the St. Clair River report, including how to comment, and more. More...
  12. Would power lines crossing the Great Lakes make sense? Could underwater cables be used to move renewable power from the windy Great Plains to cities like Chicago? Companies are exploring the opportunities. More...
  13. The Asian carp has gobbled up headlines as it makes its way toward the Great Lakes. More...
  14. Stopping the carp has become a hot-button issue, prompting Michigan and a coalition of five states to petition Illinois to "hit the pause button" on a series of Chicago-area locks until the entire Great Lakes region is comfortable that an effective plan is in place to stop Asian carp. More...
  15. The Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources today submitted a formal petition to the U.S. Department of the Interior asking the federal government to decide within 90 days on whether to take wolves in the Great Lakes region off the endangered species list. More...
  16. Asian carp, climate change and clean energy are among the priorities for Nick Schroeck, the new executive director of the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center. More...
  17. The fight to keep Asian Carp from invading the Great Lakes has moved to Mid-Michigan. Congressman Dave Camp and Attorney General Mike Cox are hosting a town hall meeting at Saginaw Valley State University to update residents on the fight against the invasive species. More...
  18. This week is "Fix a Leak Week." An American home can waste, on average, more than 10,000 gallons of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks. This week, take a moment to find and fix the leaks in your household water supply! More...
  19. Having overcome a challenge from neighboring residents, the operators of Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours are gearing up for a full season of rides this spring and summer through the white-water rapids of the lower Niagara River. More...
  20. The fight to keep Asian Carp from invading the Great Lakes has moved to Mid-Michigan. Congressman Dave Camp and Attorney General Mike Cox are hosting a town hall meeting at Saginaw Valley State University to update residents on the fight against the invasive species. More...
  21. Last week, members of congress introduced a bill to extend production and tax credits for the offshore wind energy industry through 2020. The legislation was launched by a bipartisan group, and would create financial incentives for wind projects in the Great Lakes regions and off U.S. coastal waters. More...
  22. With all the talk of doom and gloom about Lake Michigan in recent years -- Asian carp knocking at the door, forage base concerns and smaller salmon, among others -- it's nice to hear a little good news. Lake Michigan's prey fish biomass took a surprising step upward last year. More...
  23. Wisconsin residents may soon pay more to flush the toilet but enjoy cleaner lakes, rivers and streams under a plan to more strictly regulate phosphorus pollution in state waterways. More...
  24. The University of Michigan's Law ELPP Lecture Series will present Larry J. Schweiger, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, on Tues., March 23 at 5p.m. in Ann Arbor, Mich. The presentation is free and open to the public with a reception and book signing immediately following. More...
  25. When is a park not just a park? When it's also a water treatment facility. The best example in Toronto is taking shape at Sherbourne and Queens Quay, an enormous channel will run the full length of the site carrying clean water to Lake Ontario. More...
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