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U-M divers retrieve 8,900-year-old piece of wood from Lake Huron
Annarbor.com (12/12)
University of Michigan researchers announced they have found a 5 1/2 foot long, pole-shaped piece of wood that is 8,900 years old in Lake Huron.
Great Lakes scientists educate communities; put research to work
Great Lakes Echo (1/26)
At the Lake Superior Estuarine Research Reserve, scientists study the usual Great Lakes issues – invasive species, pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. This research is then taken directly to the community, addressing local issues.
Great Lakes scientists educate communities; put research to work
Great Lakes Echo (1/26)
Lake Superior Estuarine Research Reserve
study the usual Great Lakes issues – invasive species, pollution, habitat loss and climate change. But what’s unique is that the research is taken directly to the community, addressing local issues.
Greening yards to protect Lake Michigan
NWI Times (1/26)
A workshop for residents to help green their yards and protect Lake Michigan will be presented from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11. Location has not yet been determined
State makes $750,000 grant to water tech incubator
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1/19)
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. will provide $750,000 over the next three years to help pay for the costs of start-up businesses to locate in the new Water Technology Research and Business Accelerator Building in Milwaukee, Wis.
Buffalo State lake's center funding nearly doubles
Buffalo Business First (1/17)
The Great Lakes Center at Buffalo State College received a boost in grant funding during fiscal year 2011 that helped the institute fund 17 projects in the Great Lakes region.
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