Is Daffy a duck?
I haven’t seen “Porky’s Duck Hunt,” the animated movie that introduced Daffy Duck to the Looney Tunes family, which may be why I never really …
Crossing an international current to find work
It may not be as challenging as swimming the English Channel, but a British citizen, apparently desperate to obtain an American work visa, swam across …
You’ll know when you get there: McCarty’s Cove, Manny’s Machine…
McCarty’s Cove lies at the foot of Michigan Street in Marquette, Michigan. It is a place where Glenn Stevens has found solace at various times …
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Lakeshore litter inspires business students to form start-up
Beachcombers walking along the shoreline of the Great Lakes look for interesting rocks (Petosky stones, if you’re in northern Michigan), beach glass for jewelry, and …
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Estuaries redefine productivity for a manufacturing region
Productivity is something we understand in the manufacturing culture. So, when an environmental descriptor explains that an estuary is one of the most productive places …
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International effort saves dog, reminds us of our humanity
Albert Schweitzer, the 20th century humanitarian, did his work through an ethical framework he called “reverence for life.” By that, he meant all forms of …
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Return of the piping plover
Next month, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be looking for the return of Joe Biden. Not the president of the United States, but an …
Great Lakes region: The next great migration?
If there is such a thing as a winner in climate change, the Great Lakes region is poised to be a desirable alternative to places …
Watching ice form
A few weeks ago, we stood at the edge of Belle Isle, where the Detroit River meets Lake St. Clair, watching the first sheets of …
Carp chronicles: Marketing meets environmental management
For several years, environmental and governmental groups have dealt with strategies for addressing invasive plant and aquatic animals brought into the Great Lakes from foreign …
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