Scientists have discovered that plant growth has tripled in the Grand Traverse Bay over the past decade. The Record-Eagle has this story:
"Far more plants have taken root in Grand Traverse Bay compared with a decade ago, a possible sign of ecosystem changes. Local scientists spent hours crisscrossing both West and East bays last summer, where [...]
Mynorth.com has this article on "Dirt: The Movie" playing at the Dennos Museum Center this Thursday (Mar 4):
"It’s under our feet and under our fingernails, but what is it? And how did it get there? Inspired by William Bryant Logan’s acclaimed book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, find out how industrial farming, mining [...]
February 26, 2010 – 1:34 pm
The Cadillac News has this story looking ahead to projects the Cadillac Area Land Conservancy will be undertaking in 2010:
"The Cadillac Area Land Conservancy is anticipating a busy year this year as it works on obtaining three more conservation easements and hosting fundraisers.
"The conservancy today monitors 14 easements, including three that were created in 2009, [...]
February 25, 2010 – 12:36 pm
This past Sunday (Feb 21), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) presented the details of its five year plan known as the "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative" in a meeting with political leaders of the Great Lakes.
Circle of Blue Water News has this report:
"Congress has authorized $475 million for improving the Great Lakes ecosystem [...]
February 18, 2010 – 1:40 pm
That was Congressman Dave Camp's (MI-4th) and Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox's message at a town hall meeting yesterday (Feb 17) held in Traverse City.
Cox has filed a lawsuit to shut down the waterway linking the Mississippi River to the Great Lakes. But the Supreme Court sided with Illinois and the Obama administration last month, [...]
February 10, 2010 – 1:22 pm
It is official. The Leelanau Conservancy has announced that last week (Feb 1-5), Elmwood Township, in Leelanau Co., received ownership of the lakefront of the DeYoung Natural Area on Cedar Lake:
“Elmwood Township very much appreciates the cooperation and foresight of the Leelanau Conservancy and the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, and the generosity of the [...]
February 5, 2010 – 4:42 pm
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox asked the Supreme Court yesterday (Feb 4) to review its decision last month not to close temporarily the waterways in Chicago to prevent Asian Carp from entering the Great Lakes.
From the Associated Press:
"State Attorney General Mike Cox told the justices they had denied Michigan's request last month without knowing that [...]
January 21, 2010 – 12:52 pm
The only two-year degree in Freshwater Studies offered in the nation is right here at Northwest Michigan College.
Circle of Blue Water News has this profile of Director Hans VanSumeren's leadership:
"In 2008 Hans VanSumeren, a water researcher and one of the most highly regarded underwater vehicle pilots in the nation, made one of those big career [...]
January 20, 2010 – 5:29 pm
From the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Website:
"The Elberta Dunes South land protection project is near and dear to our hearts. This project began with the lofty goal of raising over $2 million in public and private donations and today we have just $20,000 in remaining need - AND a challenge grant to help us [...]
January 12, 2010 – 2:33 pm
This big story continues to grab headlines and to change daily with new updates. Here is a rundown of updates.
The Ludington Daily News has this story that the Asian Carp are not a new story, but a decade old issue:
“Asian carp not a new issue,” said Michigan DNR Fisheries Management Biologist Mark Tonello of the [...]
