North America had the highest diversity and density of freshwater mussels on Earth. Discover how the button industry contributed to their decline, leaving these vital species critically endangered ...

Mudpuppies are amphibians which means their skin is thin and vulnerable to whatever is in the water around them, which makes ...

The Trump administration promises to roll back clean energy incentives while the nuclear sector hangs on to its tenuous ...

Beaver-inspired structures could limit flooding and benefit wildlife habitat, but state permitting is arduous.

As government sensors fall short, people are buying their own to protect against particulate pollution linked to heart and lung disease, cancer and a higher overall risk of premature death.

Managing Canada geese, saving freshwater mussels, and an Ojibwe lens on the fur trade.

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information ...

This article was republished here with permission from Wisconsin Public Radio. A new study builds on previous research that shows winters on the Great Lakes are growing shorter due to climate change.

According to a recent study, recreational fishing in the Great Lakes is worth $5.1 billion. The Great Lakes Fishery Commission hired Southwick Associates to calculate the economic output. The area ...

In this episode of Great Lakes Now, “Too Many Geese and Not Enough Mussels,” a look at efforts to manage the overpopulation of Canada geese, a project aimed at recovering freshwater mussels, and an ...