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What's New Study reveals benefits of native plants on water quality, wildlife and property values Green Bay Press-Gazette (2/2) The Wisconsin Lakeshore Restoration Project is a collaborative research study testing how shoreline restorations at developed sites improve water quality and revive native plants and wildlife. Senator seeks EPA help with harmful algae in Lake Erie Erie Times-News (1/21) These dense populations of algae, which contain toxins and can harm fish and humans, have especially been growing in the western basin of Lake Erie, around bays in Ohio, prompting a Pennsylvania senator to ask the Environmental Protection Agency for help. U.S. Sen. Bob Casey sent a letter to the EPA in December, encouraging the agency to work to improve the water quality in Lake Erie. More algal blooms in Ontario's lakes Cottage Country Now (1/18) lakes are changing, and in surprising ways. For example, algal blooms are occurring in some lakes despite declining phosphorus levels. Anti-mining rally targets Duluth Chamber Duluth News Tribune (12/7) Protesters who say capitalism has run amok and others who say northern Minnesota’s environment might be headed in the same direction joined in a rally in Duluth on Tuesday against the proposed PolyMet copper mine. Invasive species threatens Great Lakes wetlands The Daily Tribune (11/10) At the recent State of the Strait conference in Ypsilanti, Mich., Great Lakes environmental partners discussed ways to control phragmites, an aggressive wetland invader in the region. Erosion is essential to rare clay bluff habitat found along Lake Michigan shoreline, scientists believe Kalamazoo Gazette (10/21) The vertical cliffs of the Wau-Ke-Na Preserve, located along the Lake Michigan shoreline between South Haven and Saugatuck, are one of Michigan’s few examples of a rare environmental classification known as clay-seepage bluffs. General Resources TEACH Great Lakes: Native Flora Learn about native flora in the region, why native plants are important, and what threatens their growth. A Guide To Wildflower Color in Illinois Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Hundreds of different kinds of colorful and showy blossoms can be found throughout Illinois in forest, prairie, fields and roadsides throughout the growing season. This guide will help you find and appreciate this wildflower heritage. Aquatic Plants Canada's Aquatic Environments An educational site that includes extensive information on phytoplankton, fungi, macrophytes and lichens. Flora And Fauna Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Contains links to informational pages on the Flora and Fauna of Illinois. Flora and Fauna of the Great Lakes Region University of Michigan This multimedia digital collection provides access to materials selected from Fish and Mammal Divisions of the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology and the Fungus Collections of the University of Michigan Herbarium. Flora of North America Project Flora of North America Association A multi-institutional, collaborative project providing information about the plants of North America on a continental scale. Green Landscaping with Native Plants U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) Landscaping with native wildflowers and grasses improves the environment, and U.S. EPA is working to make beneficial landscaping a standard practice. Includes a Natural Landscaping Toolkit. Habitattitude U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Adopt a conservation mentality: Protect our environment by not releasing unwanted fish and aquatic plants into the wild. Find out what you can do to help this growing problem on this site. Herbarium Collection Illinois Natural History Survey A database composed of four distinct groups: vascular plants, fungi, algae and bryophytes totaling more than 200,000 specimens; searchable by genus, species, county, and state. Illinois Plant Information Network Taxonomic, biologic, geographic, and ecologic information on 3209 Illinois vascular plant taxa. Invasive Plant Council of New York State This group provides coordination and guidance on the management of invasive plants to protect biodiversity in New York State. Includes a list of the state's top 20 most invasive species, along with photos, and information on biology, range and habitat. Native America A New York based organization dedicated to the reintroduction of native plants and animals species to their respective places through education, research and habitat restoration. Natural Landscaping Toolkit U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) Information for local officials about the benefits of natural landscaping. Plant Communities of the Midwest NatureServe Midwestern plant communities -- from Great Plains grasslands to the dense boreal forests that frame the shores of the Great Lakes and from northern peatland bogs to dry, Ozark glades -- have long fascinated plant ecologists. Now a comprehensive survey of all the natural plant communities found in this 12-state region is available in a single volume. Plants of the coastal zone of Lake Huron Michigan State University Sea Grant Extension Displays and describes plants and floweres that can be found from Port Huron to Mackinaw City along the shore. Tallgrass Prairie Plants Illinois Natural History Survey An extensive database of photographs of prairie plants at all stages of development. The Wild Ones Handbook Wild Ones Presents the current wisdom regarding natural landscaping technique. Weedlaws U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) Local ordinances can sometimes be a deterrent to natural landscaping. Includes guidelines for communities in crafting new weed ordinances that begin the road toward a more benign relationship between our yards and nature. Wisconsin Vascular Plants Wisconsin State Herbarium Includes searchable databases, featuring photos, descriptions, common and scientific names, growing seasons, distribution within the state, and more. You'll also find the Atlas of Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora, and indexes of conifers and rare lichens.
Related Resources GLIN: Agencies and Organizations, Environment GLIN: Biodiversity in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Environmental Research in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Forests and Forestry in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Habitats of the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Invasive Species in the Great Lakes Region
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