Changing ecosystems and the COVID-19 pandemic are forcing Lake Michigan commercial fishing companies to change where they fish and how they sell their products. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.
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A new campaign is pushing for commercial fisheries to use whitefish for more than just filets. The fish could be used for makeup, wallets and supplements.
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A permit to build a new section of the Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac was granted last month, but several organizations argue it violates the Michigan Environmental Protection Act and that alternative options were not adequately considered. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now. Read the full story Tags: Daily News
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At the Great Lakes Commission meeting on Wednesday, several local leaders gathered at one Bayfront hotel. Each year, stakeholders meet to discuss their progress, voice concerns and talk about solutions to challenges facing the Great Lakes. Read the full story by WJET-TV – Erie, PA. Read the full story Tags: Great Lakes, Daily News
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