Great Lakes

A documentary about the decline in bird populations in the Great Lakes region and how the causes also are a warning for humans.

As researchers learn more about the hazards of plastics and microplastics in the Great Lakes, it's becoming clear Canada and the U.S. need to cooperate in stopping the pollution.

The agency seeks public input on the fourth Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan.

People affected by PFAS contamination are pushing Michigan lawmakers for more action. But it could be weeks until legislation is introduced in the state House.

A bipartisan task force of Ohio and Michigan members of Congress has asked President Joe Biden to designate $425 million in his FY 2024 budget for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. That's a big jump from 2023.

The spending plan includes significant funding for Great Lakes projects and Michigan infrastructure.

Economists at the University of Michigan expect Michigan's population to grow by a half-million over three decades.

The Recovering America's Wildlife Act would have meant nearly $1.5 billion a year for protecting at risk species.

Mallard duck populations are down about 16 to 17 percent since the early 2000s. New technology might help determine why.

The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes an additional $1 billion dollars available for most Areas of Concern cleanup by 2030. The Kalamazoo River and Saginaw Bay will take longer.