Great Lakes Echo
Who’s Protecting the Great Lakes?
Leaders like Jim Doyle did, but today's governors are less concerned about issues like algae and diverting water to Waukesha.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Gary Wilson
Water Diversion from Great Lakes Gets Review
International Joint Commission is soliciting comments and reviewing information. Waukesha diversion is still a possibility.
Jun 23rd, 2015 by Kevin Duffy
Wisconsin Slips in Bike-Friendly Rankings
The state dropped from 3rd place to ninth in annual survey, with rankers faulting Walker policies.
May 27th, 2015 by Kevin Duffy
Changing Politics Could Hurt Great Lakes
Regional Republican governors like Scott Walker are less interested in efforts to protect the lakes.
Apr 26th, 2015 by Gary Wilson
$10 Million in Federal Grants for Great Lakes
Grants for species and habitat protection includes nearly $1.7 million for Wisconsin in last two years.
Apr 5th, 2015 by Danielle Woodward
Great Lakes Ice Retreats
Waters have dropped from nearly 90% to just 55% ice cover, with Lake Michigan leading the way.
Mar 22nd, 2015 by Kevin Duffy
Brr! Great Lakes Have 85% Ice Cover
Freezing is almost record breaking. But Lake Michigan is only at 56% ice cover.
Mar 1st, 2015 by Kevin Duffy
How Climate Change Is Transforming Lake Michigan
A new report by U.S. Geological Survey tracks changes in Great Lakes.
Feb 1st, 2015 by Kevin Duffy
Brutal Winter Coming
Ice is forming on Great Lakes the soonest in more than 40 years, data shows.
Dec 8th, 2014 by Cameron Vredeveld
Decline of the Great Lakes
Ecologist and author James Ludwig talks about their dismal state and what can be done to improve the lakes.
Feb 13th, 2014 by Becky McKendry
Most Support Action on Climate Change
Poll shows 79% of state citizens believe in climate change and 86% want greenhouse gases regulated.
Jan 31st, 2014 by Becky McKendry
