The forests of Michigan have always been my playground and my classroom. My earliest memories are from a perch on the back of my mother’s bike, weaving through the sun-dappled … Read more
Great Lakes
NWF’s Great Lakes Regional Center is a leader in protecting the Great Lakes for the local wildlife and inhabitants. The team works to help restore habitats and waterways, stop invasive species, defend against sulfide mining, and support local communities across the region.
PFAS Protection Plans Underway in Michigan
NWF is teaming up with the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network (GLPAN) to push Michigan lawmakers to take action against harmful PFAS chemicals, protect affected communities, and hold polluters accountable. … Read more
Video Stories from the Great Northwoods
The Great Northwoods is a treasure trove of natural beauty and ecological importance. At the Great Lakes Regional Center, we’re diving into the beauty of this region, celebrating and understanding … Read more
Federal Investment in Clean Energy for Ohio
Ohioans are beginning to see the positive impacts of recent federal investments in our state’s economy. These investments are thanks to legislation that was aimed at building up our nation’s … Read more
Lake Erie: From Green to Clean
As the summer Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) season loads up, we’re keeping our eye on the Lake Erie blooms and can answer your most pressing questions. From the causes to … Read more
Blurred Tunnel Vision: Enbridge’s Risky Line 5 Expansions
Recently, the Michigan Public Service Commission granted Enbridge a site permit for the plan to relocate the dangerous Line 5 pipeline into a tunnel running under the Straits of Mackinac. … Read more
PFAS Exposure for People and Wildlife
Following decades of their release into the environment, PFAS are ubiquitous and have been found in wildlife species in every continent. PFAS are commonly referred to as forever chemicals — … Read more
Healthy Great Lakes, Communities, and Wildlife
If you can clearly see your home from outer space, you live in a special place. Here at the Great Lakes Regional Center, we are privileged to live in a … Read more
Giving Voice to Ohio River Restoration and Protection
Those two quotes, gathered during community meetings to discuss the clean water concerns of residents in the 14-state Ohio River Basin, sum up both the pride in living in a … Read more
Bad River: A Line in the Sand
Bad River, a documentary film set for release on March 15, 2024, delves into the real-life David-and-Goliath battle over the Line 5 Pipeline between the Bad River Band of Lake … Read more
