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Ballast water treatment regulations may not prevent the flow of invasive species into the Great Lakes, but it should reduce the speed at which they enter our waters. More...
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Industrial shipping in the Great Lakes is coming to a close as more factories close their doors and more commercial shipping channels cease proper upkeep. More...
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Volunteers in Northern Michigan waged war on garlic mustard, an invasive plant that can release chemicals into the soil that inhibit the growth of native plants. More...
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The Cherry Tree Inn and Suites' punishment for bulldozing up to 122 feet of protected wetlands is being called a "slap on the wrist" by environmentalists. More...
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Authorities aren't sure how the fish disease VHS will affect the future fish populations of the lake, but it has started killing fish and there’s no way to get the disease out of the lake. More...
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The lawyer for an Oklahoma City-based energy magnate, who last year spent $39.3 million to buy 402 acres of Lake Michigan shoreline at the mouth of the Kalamazoo River, will describe to local officials this week where he and his client believe housing and other developments could be built on the newly purchased, sensitive lakeside parcel. View the area. More...
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Renovating a 58-foot-high, 90-year-old landmark lighthouse a mile offshore Lake Erie has taken nearly 18 years, many volunteers and federal financial support. More...
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Waukesha has arranged for 5 new wells that will draw from a radium-free aquifer and help reduce overall radium levels throughout the city's water supply. More...
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Michigan wildlife officials are planning new bait rules, but with limited enforcement, anglers will be largely responsible for following the regulations. More...
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The most expensive state-funded Superfund cleanup in Minnesota history, removing 12,507 leaking drums of hazardous waste, has come to an end. More...
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Ballast water treatment regulations may not prevent the flow of invasive species into the Great Lakes, but it should reduce the speed at which they enter our waters. More...
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Industrial shipping in the Great Lakes is coming to a close as more factories close their doors and more commerical shipping channels cease proper upkeep. More...
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Volunteers in Northern Michigan waged war on garlic mustard, an invasive plant that can release chemicals into the soil that inhibit the growth of native plants. More...
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The Cherry Tree Inn and Suites' punishment for bulldozing up to 122 feet of protected wetlands is being called a "slap on the wrist" by environmentalists. More...
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Authories aren't sure how the fish disease VHS will affect the future fish populations of the lake, although it is likely that the virus is here to stay. More...
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Founded in 1923, the Toronto Field Naturalists is a charitable, non-profit organization which encourages the enjoyment and preservation of natural heritage, and provides opportunities to share these interests with other members. More...
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A deadly fish virus has spread into one of Michigan's inland lakes, prompting the Department of Natural Resources to propose new rules for boaters and anglers. More...
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Wisconsin natural resource management officials have approved rules on bait transfer and disinfection for state lakes infected with VHS. More...
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Lake St. Clair would get $20 million in funds to battle pollution under the version of the Water Resources Development Act just passed by the U.S. Senate, but the bill must still be reconciled wtih the House version. More...
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The newly approved Niagara River Greenway Plan means dedicated funding for a connected system of trails, parks and conservation areas along a 35- mile stretch of the Niagara River, from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. More...
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It's time for policymakers to begin thinking creatively about ways to preserve and invest in Michigan's assets in ways that will boost the state's economy. More...
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Phragmites, an invasive plant infesting the Lake St. Clair shoreline will be targeted by pesticide applications intended to limit the plant's spread. More...
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The Chinese mitten crab, an invasive species that has damaged other aquatic ecosystems, could attack the St. Lawrence River next. More...
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After forest fires across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan,ecologists say that fire is part of forest regeneration and new growth is already taking root. More...
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Wetlands and shallow lakes that once covered hundreds of acres in Wisconsin's Vernon Marsh Wildlife Area are now mud flats - a move state biologists took to kill rough fish and cattails that have overrun the area. More...