#  @greatlakesnow Great Lakes Now Great Lakes Now posts on YouTube about great lakes, public, the great, lake the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] +448% - [--] Month [-------] +142% - [--] Months [-------] -21% - [--] Year [---------] +317% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg/posts_active)  - [--] Months [--] -45% - [--] Year [---] +261% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +1.20% - [--] Month [------] +2.50% - [--] Months [------] +12% - [--] Year [------] +49% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) **Social topic influence** [great lakes](/topic/great-lakes) #7, [public](/topic/public) #1081, [the great](/topic/the-great) #182, [lake](/topic/lake) #1172, [in the](/topic/in-the), [food](/topic/food), [history](/topic/history), [fish](/topic/fish), [more than](/topic/more-than), [has been](/topic/has-been) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@detroitpbs](/creator/undefined) [@bridgemichigan](/creator/undefined) [@tbnms](/creator/undefined) [@tvotoday](/creator/undefined) [@michigantech](/creator/undefined) [@wisconsinpublicradio](/creator/undefined) [@jimmygretz](/creator/undefined) [@cgeemultimedia](/creator/undefined) [@hamlineu](/creator/undefined) [@glifwc](/creator/undefined) [@vibewithmike](/creator/undefined) [@duluthharborcam1](/creator/undefined) [@boatnerd](/creator/undefined) [@cityofholland](/creator/undefined) [@michiganseagrant](/creator/undefined) [@onedetroit](/creator/undefined) [@uwiscseagrant](/creator/undefined) [@actuallyandrewfishing](/creator/undefined) [@timeonthewaterca](/creator/undefined) [@circleofblues](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Waves (WAVES)](/topic/waves) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Great Lakes Wildlife Great Lakes Now Michigan DNR researchers document the northern madtom - a tiny endangered catfish thats venomous. Then take a cinematic journey through Earths largest freshwater ecosystem the Great Lakes watershed with a preview of a new documentary series. And The Catch has news about the lakes you love. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JAeuA31qYE8) 2022-12-03T22:38Z 25.1K followers, 35.9K engagements "Restore Release - Great Lakes Now Full Episode - [----] Volunteers work to preserve a historic Great Lakes lighthouse a Chicago community finds new life through embracing its past and high school students learn about Native American culture with the help of lake sturgeon. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the 40" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eewkJUV4y2w) 2022-01-27T19:43Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements "This Breakaway Buoy Explored Lake Michigans Icy Waves Great Lakes Now Across the Great Lakes a network of buoys provides real-time data about waves wind and ice. In [----] one buoy broke free drifting nearly to the center of Lake Michigan before washing ashore. The data it collected is helping researchers better understand how winter weather impacts the lakes. #GreatLakes #Science #Weather #Technology #Freshwater #LakeMichigan =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1f_dPdNHqAs) 2026-02-16T13:32Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "How This River Keeps Unwanted Fish Away Great Lakes Now In Traverse City Michigan a fish obstacle course is keeping unwanted species out of a river. As dams come down around the world native fish are returning to their home waters. But invasive species are taking advantage of that same access. So how do we separate native fish from undesirable fish In Traverse City researchers are testing an innovative solution called FishPass. This system sorts native fish from invasive species using a combination of obstacles bubble curtains adjustable currents and cameras that hone in on identifying" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GdUjlUjajuI) 2026-02-02T15:46Z 25.3K followers, 14.4K engagements "Restore Release - [----] - Episode Preview Lighthouse preservation community renewal and sturgeon teach Native American culture. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Charles" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YS5ihe0vwRs) 2022-01-20T18:50Z 25.1K followers, [---] engagements "Freighters on the Move Great Lakes Now On this episode of Great Lakes Now take a voyage aboard some of the marvels of the lakes: #freighters First Ward Detwiler joins the JW Westcott Company the United States only floating zip code to make deliveries to freighters on the move. Then explore the life of a pilot who helps ships navigate the #GreatLakes. Plus find out what it takes to feed the crew of a [----] foot freighter. =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q8qUcW8iY2E) 2024-10-28T23:51Z 25.1K followers, 78.9K engagements "Cooking for the Crew Great Lakes Now VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Charles Stewart Mott Foundation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AnZtQMH8KxI) 2023-06-07T12:11Z 25.1K followers, 403.5K engagements "Exploring Lake Huron's Hidden Sinkholes Great Lakes Now In [----] mysterious sinkholes were discovered in northern Lake Huron. Theyve attracted researchers from around the world. But how much water comes through the sinkholes What role do they play in determining how lake levels rise and fall Thats what Steve Ruberg's observing systems researcher with NOAAs Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory research team is trying to find out. Produced by Great Lakes Outreach Media. This segment won a merit award from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters in the [----] Broadcast Excellence Awards" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CVL72oSNmcg) 2020-01-21T19:10Z 25.1K followers, 556.7K engagements "Invaders on the Menu Great Lakes Now Zebra mussels and round goby invaded the Great Lakes decades ago. Since then these non-native species have impacted the existing ecosystem. But now scientists are finding native species are benefiting in some ways from their presence. VISIT GreatLakesNow.org a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-l. WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeKe. Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E6gwzIR9nsA) 2020-12-08T16:15Z 25.1K followers, 114.3K engagements "Has this freighter made its final voyage Great Lakes Now Its been [--] years since a #freighter sank in the #GreatLakes but in the summer of [----] one ship came dangerously close. On June [--] [----] the Michipicoten was carrying a load of iron ore across #LakeSuperior when the crew heard a loud bang. The ship was taking on water. Kent Knechtel was the Michipicotens second engineer whose life was changed by his experience that day. #GreatLakesNow #Shipping #Ships #Boat #Maritime =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OjFxqqakyno) 2025-07-07T13:59Z 25.1K followers, 292K engagements "The Fitzgerald's Legacy and the Power of Tugs Great Lakes Now Full Episode In the [--] years since the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald there hasnt been another major shipwreck on the Great Lakes. We explore what changed after the Fitzgerald went down. Plus climb aboard the oldest working tugboat on the lakes. #GreatLakes #EdmundFitzgerald #Shipping #Freighter #Tugboat #History =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SyDQ_VDgu0Q) 2025-10-27T12:57Z 25.3K followers, 23K engagements "How Tugboats Keep the Great Lakes Moving Great Lakes Now Great Lakes Now contributor Kathy Johnson visited Monroe MI to board the oldest operational tugboat on the Great Lakes providing insights into life aboard and examining the essential role these vessels play. #GreatLakes #Tugboat #Shipping #Freighter #Boat =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XqxdvAHAqvU) 2025-11-10T12:51Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "The Fight to Save Lake Whitefish Great Lakes Now Full Episode Join researchers racing against the clock to save lake whitefish. Then take a seat at Farrand Hall a restaurant that serves up truly local flavors. Plus the Erie Canal celebrates its 200th anniversary. #GreatLakes #Fish #Whitefish #Fishing #Science #Food #Dining #History #LakeErie =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cDasyGwwVMM) 2025-12-01T13:05Z 25.3K followers, 12.1K engagements "What Did Archeologists Find in This Michigan Farm Great Lakes Now A self taught archeologist went searching for treasure in his own backyardand found it What he unearthed was a gold mine of ancient artifacts in a farm field in southwest Michigan. The discovery has caught the attention of archeologists around the world and is upending what scientists once believed about early civilizations in North America. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fl0Jxezs22Q) 2024-02-05T20:35Z 25.1K followers, 74.5K engagements "Enbridge Line [--] Update - Great Lakes Now - [----] - Segment [--] The oil-and-gas pipeline remains in the Straits of Mackinac where its helping meet some energy needs but also continuing to pose environmental risks if there is damage to it. Here's the latest in the political fight over the proposal for the pipeline's replacement: a tunnel. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hcElSrbZRQk) 2019-07-25T18:48Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements "Stocking The Mighty Great Lakes Muskie Great Lakes Now Correction: 0:23 While Ontario and Quebec have stocked muskellunge in the past currently they do not (03/21/2024). The Michigan DNR is aiming to raise and release [-----] Great Lakes muskellunge each year. Muskellunge are at the top of the Great Lakes food chain. As apex predators they play a critical role in keeping the lakes balanced and healthy. Muskies are known for being highly cannibalistic which makes raising tens of thousands of them in small hatchery tanks a huge challenge for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. VISIT" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iIASLjanRqc) 2024-03-04T18:07Z 25.1K followers, 111.8K engagements "Why do Great Lakes freighters last so long Why do Great Lakes freighters sail for decades longer than their ocean counterparts It's the freshwater Unlike saltwater the Great Lakes' freshwater minimizes corrosion allowing vessels like the Michipicoten to operate for longer than [--] years. But keeping these seasoned giants running is a unique challenge for their crews and owners demanding constant maintenance and rigorous inspections. #GreatLakes #Freighters #Maritime #Freshwater #Michipicoten #GreatLakesNow =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j-lMbLlISgU) 2025-08-13T18:55Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Edmund Fitzgerald Changed Great Lakes Shipping Great Lakes Now [--] years after the tragic loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald she remains the Great Lakes last major shipwreck. Once these disasters were a regular part of life on the lakes. How has shipping changed since the loss of this iconic vessel #greatlakes #edmundfitzgerald #shipping #freighter #shipwreck #history =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jSeqiT2kKi4) 2025-11-01T13:17Z 25.3K followers, 13.3K engagements "Why the Edmund Fitzgerald is More Than a Maritime Tragedy Great Lakes Now In Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy author Thomas Nelson explores how the Edmund Fitzgerald is more than just the subject of a popular song. News Editor Lisa John Rogers spoke with Thomas Nelson about his book his lifelong fascination with the Fitzgerald and what the tragedy can teach us about the evolution of America's economy. #GreatLakes #Shipwreck #EdmundFitzgerald #Shipping #Freighters #History #Economy =========================================== Website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qjblVccD2oo) 2025-12-15T13:55Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Net Income Great Lakes Now Great Lakes commercial fishing once employed tens of thousands of people but the industry has shrunk dramatically. Some [--] commercial fishing businesses operate in the state today according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Bay Port Fish Company is one of them. Established in [----] the business has been in Lakon Williamss family since [----]. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qrC6KYJ_bb0) 2019-11-22T14:37Z 25.1K followers, 18.7K engagements "Living on a Great Lakes Freighter Great Lakes Now Board a vessel in the Welland Canal the series of locks that allow ships to bypass Niagara Falls and travel with the captain and crew into the stunning Thousand Islands region east of Lake Ontario. This segment was produced by WPBS-TV in Watertown New York. In this segment from partner station WPBS-TV in New York Great Lakes Now introduces you to the men who work on board. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r6cQthg22uI) 2019-05-31T18:36Z 25.1K followers, 201.5K engagements "Is there a fish in the Great Lakes larger than some humans Is there a fish larger than some adult people in the Great Lakes Environmental writer and author of 'The Great Lakes: Fact or Fake' Dave Dempsey sets the record straight. Check out our YouTube channel to put more of your Great Lakes knowledge to the test 🔗 #greatlakesnow #greatlakes #factorfake #fish #sturgeon #water #lakes #detroitriver #underwaterworld #environmentaleducation #interview #science #trivia =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uzeun1rIZEE) 2025-02-24T19:38Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements "Freighter Madness Great Lakes Now VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Consumers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=v4dVoJReuDg) 2023-05-30T13:40Z 25.1K followers, 174.8K engagements "Can these invasive reeds be stopped Great Lakes Now Invasive phragmites are taking over Ontarios wetlands choking out native plants and wildlife.@tvotoday takes us to Kettle and Stony Point First Nation where wetland ecologist Janice Gilbert leads efforts to fight back using herbicide controlled burns and the cut-to-drown technique. First Nations leaders and community groups highlight the plants impact and how ongoing intervention aims to restore balance. #GreatLakes #invasivespecies #invasiveplants #canada Can Ontario Stop Invasive Phragmites' Chokehold on Wetlands was produced by @tvotoday" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=v8EpfOjJZK0) 2025-04-07T13:06Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements "This Fish Obstacle Course Keeps Invasive Species Out An obstacle course is being built to keep invasive species out of a river. FishPass is a project on the Boardman-Ottaway River in Traverse City Michigan. Its goal is to allow desirable fish into the river while keeping unwanted invasive species out. By using different obstacles environmental conditions and recognition technologies FishPass will sort the fish that enter from Lake Michigan and only allow certain species upstream. Learn more about FishPass on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel or at GreatLakesNow.org #GreatLakes #Fish" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=08jL7k3Pd5I) 2026-02-10T21:30Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "How the Erie Canal Shaped Our World Great Lakes Now [----] marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal the waterway connecting Lake Erie to the Hudson River New York City and the Atlantic Ocean. The canal slashed the time and cost it took to transport people and products across upstate New York helping to hasten westward expansion and industrialization and built New York City into the financial capital of the United States. Matthew Smith a professor of history at Miami University of Ohio wrote about the Erie Canal for The Conversation. GLN News Editor Lisa John Rogers spoke" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1-eVNBU2oCI) 2025-11-17T19:07Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Whitefish Populations Are Collapsing Whitefish populations are collapsing largely due to invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The mussels came to the Great Lakes on European Freighters in the 1980s. Today they blanket the lakebeds depriving baby whitefish of the food they need to survive. The collapse of whitefish has been devastating to local fishing families many of whom have been operating for generations. Read more about the whitefish crisis at https://BridgeMI.com This video was produced in collaboration with Great Lakes Now and @bridge.michigan #shorts #michigan #fishing #whitefish" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4s85v7_OSm8) 2025-10-28T20:15Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "How Tugboats Keep the Great Lakes Moving Tugboats are a crucial part of keeping Great Lakes shipping running smoothly. They spend most of their time assisting larger vessels whether they've run aground lost a bow thruster or just need help navigating a challenging passage. Learn more about Great Lakes tugs-- and climb aboard the oldest working tugboat in the world-- on our YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #Tugboat #Shipping #Boats #Freighter =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9Jp2aT_QjVU) 2025-11-20T22:00Z 25.3K followers, 15.2K engagements "How One Invasive Plant Is Devastating Great Lakes Wetlands Invasive phragmites have spread rapidly throughout the Great Lakes region outcompeting native plants degrading wetlands and threatening local wildlife. Janice Gilbert executive director of the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre and a wetland ecologist explains the environmental impacts of this aggressive species. Learn more about Gilberts work and ongoing efforts to protect wetland ecosystems on our YouTube channel. This segment was produced by @tvotoday #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Canada #Ontario #LakeHuron #Phragmites" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CEPh5MvXRgk) 2025-04-11T21:13Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements "Is there any hope for whitefish Great Lakes whitefish are disappearing largely due to an explosion of invasive mussels. These filter feeders consume much of the food that baby whitefish need to make it to adulthood. But there may be some hope. Lake Superior which has far fewer mussels than the other lakes is the last refuge for whitefish. And another invasive species the round goby may be an unlikely ally in the fight against mussels. This video was produced in partnership with @bridge.michigan Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #Whitefish #Fishing #Mussels" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CEy_MaLXzD8) 2025-12-03T21:14Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Whitefish are Fighting for Survival Lake Superior is the lone holdout in a mussel invasion that has overtaken every other Great Lake and threatened the whitefish population. Superior's salvation is credited to low calcium levels that stymie mussels efforts to build shells cold water that hinders their reproduction and relative isolation which limits the boat traffic that spreads invasive species. But a spate of recent outbreaks from Isle Royale to Canadas Nipigon Bay are testing old assumptions about the lakes defenses and leaving scientists feeling uneasy. This video was produced in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DMxz2UsJ6PE) 2025-09-09T15:47Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements "Time is Running Out for Whitefish Time is running out for Great Lakes Whitefish. Their numbers have been declining for decades and they could disappear entirely in a matter of years. The culprit Invasive mussels that filter away all of the food baby whitefish need to survive. Researchers throughout the region are racing against the clock to find a solution. Is there still time to save whitefish This story is a collaboration with @Bridge.michigan. Watch the full segment on November 24th on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel Read Kelly House's full reporting at https://BridgeMI.com." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HPyxgJxpVtI) 2025-11-19T20:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "At this Restaurant Chefs Forage for Your Food Great Lakes Now At Farrand Hall in Southwest Michigan chefs dont just source their ingredients. They forage for them. What began as a vacation home for owners James Gray and Jacob Hagan has grown into a one-of-a-kind dining experience that gives guests a true taste of the surrounding landscape. GLN News Editor Lisa John Rogers visited Farrand Hall to learn how the teams unique approach connects food place and community. #GreatLakes #Food #Dining #FineDining #Foraging #Restaurant =========================================== Website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ISnwxwTUcKQ) 2025-12-08T13:31Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements "Sorting Fish and a Breakaway Buoy Great Lakes Now Full Episode On this episode of Great Lakes Now explore a project on a Michigan river that keeps undesirable fish away. Then take a canoe out onto the Au Sable River to harvest wild rice. Plus see what a drifting buoy revealed about winter on the lakes. #GreatLakes #Fish #Science #WildRice #Indigenous #Food #Environment =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K26HquLB5bg) 2026-01-26T14:19Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Why Gars Deserve a Week of Their Own Great Lakes Now You've heard of shark week. But have you heard of Gar Week This celebration shines a light on one of the Great Lakes' most misunderstood fish species. Often called "trash fish" gars have been relatively unchanged for millions of years giving researchers a glimpse into what life was like in the Jurassic Period. GLN News Editor Lisa John Rogers talks with aquatic ecologist and creator of Gar Week Solomon David to learn more about these scaly swimmers and why they deserve more respect. #GreatLakes #Fish #Ecology #Gar #GarWeek" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nw845HhFS_A) 2025-11-03T22:37Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Stocking the Great Lakes Spotted Muskie Muskellunge or muskie are one of the largest and most prized fish in the Great Lakes. But hundreds of years of shoreline development have shrunk the spawning grounds of these massive swimmers. For decades the Michigan DNR has raised and stocked muskies with the goal of releasing [-----] fingerlings every year. Learn more about Michigans muskie operation on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #fishing #freshwaterfish #muskie =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_jmLUsFrPj4) 2026-01-29T20:28Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Why Whitefish are in Trouble A staple in this corner of the world for thousands of years lake whitefish is practically revered: Michigan has bodies of water named after it festivals in its honor and a commercial fishing industry based upon it. Its synonymous with Great Lakes food and Great Lakes living said Maureen Abood a cookbook author who spent childhood summers eating baked whitefish during family visits to Harbor Springs. The fish is also on the brink of collapse in lakes Huron and Michigan mainly due to invasive quagga and zebra mussels that filter away nutrients and microorganisms" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=afQRYyyPqLg) 2025-07-01T19:16Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements "What to Expect for Great Lakes Ice This Winter Despite the bitter cold this January ice coverage on the Great Lakes remains about in line with long term averages. Bryan Mroczka of the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (@noaagreatlakesenvironmenta5689) tells us what we can expect for the rest of the ice season. #GreatLakes #GreatLakeNow #Ice #IceCover #Climate #ClimateChange #Winter #IceFishing #Environment #Weather #Cold #Snow #WinterWeather #IceCoverage #NOAA #Meteorology #ScienceNews #ColdWeather #WeatherUpdate #NaturePhotography #EnvironmentalScience" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=djAUOAywJTU) 2025-02-01T17:15Z 24.8K followers, [---] engagements "These Whitefish are Refugees Whitefish stocks in lakes Michigan and Huron have plunged and scientists fear entire bloodlines could be lost within years. With no cure in sight for the mussel invasion that has made the lakes so unlivable some scientists want to move whitefish to inland lakes and ponds where they would live as refugees until conditions improve. This video is a collaboration between @bridge.michigan and Great Lakes Now. #GreatLakes #Fishing #Conservation #LakeMichigan #LakeHuron #Whitefish =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eZqRjFojZes) 2025-09-22T17:13Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements "Invasive Carp as Food Minute Updates Great Lakes Now Invasive carp are a troublesome invasive species in U.S. rivers and they threaten the Great Lakes. But some college students are happy to have the fish on their dinner plates Watch the full Great Lakes Now show about invasive carp at: https://youtu.be/tXLyzVWWooY" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eicT0qCwUk0) 2019-12-11T18:00Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements "How Wild Rice Goes From Water to Table Great Lakes Now Manoomin or wild riceis Michigans official native grain and an important cultural food source for Anishinaabe peoples throughout the Great Lakes. Once abundant throughout the region its existence has been threatened by dams and environmental pressures. Today theres an effort to restore it. This story was produced in collaboration with @OneDetroit and BridgeDetroit. #WildRice #GreatLakes #Indigenous #NativeAmerican #Michigan #Food #Cooking =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fTp-337qZYQ) 2026-02-09T14:17Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements "The Dark Side of AI Data Centers on the Great Lakes #datacenters #water The Great Lakes are becoming a hotspot for data centers thanks to the regions cool climate and abundant fresh water. As more tech companies move in questions are being asked about how much water these facilities will use and how they will impact local communities and economies. GLN contributor Stephen Starr covered the story as part of Cash Flows: Industry Ecology and the Future of the Great Lakes Blue Economy a project from the Great Lakes News Collaborative. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Economy #AI #Technology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ghLIKzVV9cc) 2025-05-30T20:36Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements "Who invented the modern snowmobile A century ago Carl Eliason combined an engine motor and skis to create the first modern snowmobile. Originally called the Eliason Motor Toboggan this invention kickstarted an entire powersports industry. @NateSheppard caught up with Jona Eliason Carls granddaughter to explore the snowmobiles roots. You can learn more about Carl and his snowmobile on our YouTube channel #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Wisconsin #Snowmobile #Sled #Snow #History #WinterSports #Winter #Powersports #Invention #Trails =========================================== Website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kXJcXIpJkng) 2025-04-30T18:47Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements "Fading Stars and River Bugs - [----] - Episode Preview Citizen scientists chart the night sky measure the health of a river and The Catch. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oAid3hn5MvE) 2023-03-23T19:28Z 24.8K followers, [---] engagements "Fire Fish and Food - Great Lakes Now Full Episode - [----] In the third episode of the Great Lakes Now monthly show see how Clevelands Cuyahoga River has been cleaned up since it famously caught fire [--] years ago. Go on a fishing trip for Asian carp and learn to identify all four species that are in or near the Great Lakes. And find out how organic hydroponic farming is creating connections between sustainability technology water conservation and food. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tXLyzVWWooY) 2019-06-24T19:36Z 25K followers, [---] engagements "Climate Change and the Great Lakes - GLN Special Earth Month Watch Party In honor of #EarthMonth2023 GLN is showcasing special programming from NOVA and talking about the biggest climate issues and proposed solutions nationally and here in the Great Lakes region. Featured guests include: --Caitlin Saks Senior Producer Nova --Beth Gibbons Social Governance and National Resilience Lead Farallon Strategies --Capri S. Cafaro GLN contributor podcast host and former Ohio Senator who is featured in a forthcoming Great Lakes Now segment featuring a look at how maple sugar production is changing in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uXckq5o8B3c) 2023-04-19T12:29Z 25.1K followers, [---] engagements "Whitefish are disappearing. What can we do Great Lakes Now Lake whitefish are disappearing as invasive mussels filter away food that baby whitefish need to survive. Fishing families who depend on whitefish harvests have had to shift to new species or stop operating entirely. Researchers are working to combat the invaders while protecting remaining whitefish before they disappear. This story was produced in partnership with @bridge.michigan #GreatLakes #Whitefish #LakeMichigan #Fishing =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xKGr5t1W85k) 2025-11-24T13:23Z 25.3K followers, 93.8K engagements "A Week For An Underappreciated Fish Gars are often considered "trash fish" but aquatic ecologist Solomon David is working to change that. He's a founder of Gar Week a celebration of all thing gars. Watch the full interview with Solomon on our YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #Fish #Gars #GarWeek =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To learn more about" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-urGosHSSxw) 2025-11-05T17:59Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Cooking for the crew of a [----] foot freighter If you think freighter food is just cafeteria slop think again. Sissy Payment is the cook aboard one of the lake's thousand foot freighters. She creates daily menus and make sure that every crew member has meals they enjoy. To her it's more than a job: it's like taking care of her family. Visit the GLN YouTube channel to learn about what it takes to feed the crew of a [----] foot freighter. #Freighter #Cooking #GreatLakes #Ships #Shipping #Food =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1INtA4WLb1M) 2026-01-08T23:00Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements "Courting Sunfish - I Speak for the Fish - Great Lakes Now - Web Series Sunfish offer a special opportunity for people particularly families with children to develop a lifelong love affair with nature and fish no worm required. Find all of Kathy Johnson's "I Speak for the Fish" columns here: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/fishspeak VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1emy36zQfMo) 2023-03-03T22:15Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements "Conflicted Over Copper - Great Lakes Now - [----] - Segment [--] Upstream of Duluth along the St. Louis River the Mesabi Range is one of Minnesotas legendary iron ranges with a history of iron mining. Now a proposed copper mine promises jobs in a region that needs them but it also poses threats to the environment and lawsuits have the project on hold. The issue is before the states Supreme Court and if it moves forward more new mines could follow. This report was made possible in part by the Fund for Environmental Journalism of the Society of Environmental Journalists. SEJ credits The Hewlett" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1w5ca5A9lIY) 2020-10-03T13:48Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "The Forest That Built a Media Empire Before the internet TV or radio the Chicago Tribune built a media empire powered by trees. To outmaneuver his rivals Tribune publisher Robert R. McCormick didn't just compete in the headlines-- he built paper mills shipping fleets and entire towns in the Canadian wilderness to control every step of the production process. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Chicago #Newspaper #History #ChicagoHistory #CanadianHistory #Canada #Quebec #Paper #Ontario =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Zs9CjmJRv0) 2025-10-20T13:45Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements "What will it take to stop invasive mussels Invasive quagga mussels have taken over the lakes severely threatening native species like whitefish. So what can we do Researchers like Harvey Bootsma are exploring different ways to control mussel populations. But will any of them work This video was produced in partnership with @bridge.michigan Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #Whitefish #Fish #Fishing #Ecology #GreatLakes #Mussels #InvasiveSpecies =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5KgpDs7aWks) 2025-12-05T22:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Greening the Pullman Neighborhood - Great Lakes Now - Episode [----] - Segment [--] From boom to bust and then boom again. A once-thriving neighborhood on Chicagos South Side fell on hard times when industry dried up. Almost given up for dead the Pullman neighborhood is now reborn as a sustainable green industry success story. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg Great Lakes Now" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9cBvQGAKsPA) 2022-02-02T21:00Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements "This chef forages for your food In a small Michigan town a unique restaurant offers truly local flavors. At Farrand Hall executive chef Ken Miller leads the kitchen in crafting menus based on what the landscape and the season has to offer. The result is an evolving selection of flavors many of them from right outside the door. Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #Food #Foraging #Cooking #Dining #Restaurant #FarmToTable #FineDining =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AgBTaSiooz4) 2025-12-22T23:00Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements "The Erie Canal kickstarted the Industrial Revolution When the Erie Canal opened it didn't just slash travel time and cost it changed America's trajectory. By linking the Great Lakes to New York City and the Atlantic Ocean the canal fueled westward expansion allowed new ideas to spread like wildfire and laid the foundations for America's Industrial Revolution. Learn more at https://www.greatlakesnow.org/eriecanal/ #GreatLakes #History #IndustrialRevolution #Economy #NewYork #Industry =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BQaNpnCq7Zg) 2025-12-16T23:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "When the forest is your pantry At Farrand Hall flavors come from the land just outside the door. In addition to a vegetable garden the kitchen forages for herbs and ingredients on the property's twelve acres. The result is a truly local menu that shifts with the seasons. Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #Food #Foraging #Cooking #Dining #Restaurant #FarmToTable #FineDining =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D8X-vKAlSec) 2025-12-29T23:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Great Lakes Now Presents: Lake Erie Shipwrecks with Brendon Baillod Join Great Lakes Now for a live virtual event all about the fascinating maritime history and technology involved in uncovering shipwrecks of the Great Lakes. This time we're diving into some of the storied wrecks of Lake Erie. GLN's Anna Sysling will be joined by Brendon Baillod of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Research Group. Bring your questions and see you there Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dq5pWtaqHuA) 2025-07-02T20:02Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements "Lake Superior's Wild Island Great Lakes Now For more than [--] years researchers have been closely watching the predator-prey dynamic going on between moose and wolves on Isle Royale National Park. Great Lakes Now travels to the island to meet the lead researcher and find out what hes learned about these creatures. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E3hWMJptGkk) 2023-11-06T19:35Z 23.6K followers, 10K engagements "The Fitzgerald's Legacy and the Power of Tugs Episode Preview A new episode of Great Lakes Now arrives on October 27th In the [--] years since the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald there hasnt been another major shipwreck on the Great Lakes. We explore what changed after the Fitzgerald went down. Plus climb aboard the oldest working tugboat on the lakes. #GreatLakes #EdmundFitzgerald #Shipping #Freighter #Tugboat #History =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J6KxwurXC80) 2025-10-21T11:04Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements "The Catch - Great Lakes Now - Episode [----] - Segment [--] Keep up with the Great Lakes biggest issues. Find out how environmental challenges are impacting your enjoyment of the outdoors and the health of the ecosystem. Go beyond the headlines with reporters from around the region. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JICaTai47tw) 2023-04-11T20:19Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements "4 Spooky Lake Stories with Geo Rutherford Great Lakes Now For Halloween we teamed up with @geodesaurus to bring you [--] spooky stories from around the #greatlakes Learn about the permanent resident of the sunken SS Kamloops the mystery of Flight [----] a tragedy at Niagara Falls and the lonliest lighthouse in North America. Happy Halloween Photos provided by: Bowling Green State University Library Brock University Library Archives and Special Collections The US National Archives =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JOvO6acPP8o) 2024-10-31T12:57Z 23.5K followers, [----] engagements "How Freshwater Mussels Hijack Fish Freshwater mussels and fish have a unique relationship. The two creatures depend on each other to survive though the fish isn't exactly a willing participant. Learn more about the lifecycle and importance of freshwater mussels on our YouTube channel.🔗 #greatlakesnow #greatlakes #newepisode #freshwater #water #mussels #fish #river #restoration #ecosystem #diving #michigan #grandrapids #specialists #endangeredspecies =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K_PsDR_3zbs) 2025-02-10T16:08Z 23K followers, [----] engagements "Can This Invasive Reed Be Stopped Invasive fish and mussels get a lot of attention but some of the most damaging invasive species in the Great Lakes are plants. Meet invasive phragmites: a fast-spreading reed that's been choking wetlands and shorelines for decades. Ecologist Janice Gilbert executive director of the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre has made it her mission to fight back. Check out the full segment on our YouTube channel 🔗 This segment was brought produced by @tvotoday #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Canada #Ontario #LakeHuron #Phragmites #InvasiveSpecies#Wetlands #Ecology #Water" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L8fp2GBhPqs) 2025-04-09T20:27Z 23K followers, [----] engagements "Our Favorite Great Lakes Stories of [----] At Great Lakes Now we love telling stories about the Great Lakes Region. Here's a look back at some of our favorite pieces from [----] Find all of these and more at https://GreatLakesNow.org #GreatLakes #Freighter #Environment #Train #HighSpeedRail #Science #PublicMedia #EnvironmentalJournalism =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LSZa-mng7dQ) 2025-12-18T22:45Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "What makes gars so unique Gar Week is a celebration of all things gars. GLN caught up with the expert on all things gars aquatic ecologist Solomon David to learn more about this unique fish. Watch the full interview with Solomon on our Youtube channel. #GreatLakes #Fish #Gar #GarWeek #Ecology #shorts =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To learn" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LgQVg56tVgA) 2025-11-07T18:37Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Mussels are Killing Whitefish The waters off Sleeping Bear Dunes where white sand meets a blue so transparent its possible to stand onshore and see fish swimming fathoms deep have inspired comparisons to the Caribbean. The clear aquamarine waters are an illusion: beautiful but so devoid of food and nutrients theyve become a wasteland for whitefish and other creatures that have inhabited the Great Lakes for thousands of years. That's because of the invasive zebra and quagga mussels that filter out the phytoplankton and nutrients that these fish eat to survive. Scientists are trying to find a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LhoTLdaUKhM) 2025-08-06T20:10Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements "3 Takeaways from CopperDog [----] On February 28th the [----] CopperDog event kicked off in Calumet Michigan. Detroiter and Great Lakes Now contributor Ian John Solomon made the trek up to the Keweenaw Peninsula where he was met with a -11F wind chill [--] mph wind gusts endless snow and an unforgettable experience. Here are three key takeaways from his time at CopperDog 2025: 🏂 Yoopers do winter right. Harsh conditions didnt stop the raceor the crowd. In fact when the conditions proved too mighty for the temporary dogsled track walls spectators happily held the walls up themselves. 🐕 Big Dogs:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M0OfoxHRlyg) 2025-03-06T21:55Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements "A Political Blind Date - Great Lakes Now Full Episode - [----] FREE LESSON PLANS with this video: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2022/02/1030-political-lesson-plan/ Karen Weaver was mayor of Flint Michigan during the height of the citys water crisis which was caused when state officials failed to safeguard the drinking water. Mitch Twolan is mayor of Huron-Kinloss in Ontario. He thinks officials can maintain safety at a proposed nuclear storage facility on the shores of Lake Huron. In this episode the two mayors meet for a frank exchange of views. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OGGJKztJAHg) 2021-10-30T00:00Z 23K followers, [----] engagements "Are we any closer to solving Lake Erie's algal blooms In [----] a toxic algae bloom in Lake Erie left nearly half a million people in the Toledo area without clean drinking water. The algae bloom was caused by phosphorus from agricultural manure and fertilizer flowing into the lake. In the decade since the Toledo water crisis little has been done to prevent algae blooms on Lake Erie. A new lawsuit seeks to change that. Watch the full segment on our YouTube channel or at GreatLakesNow.org #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #toledo #lakeerie #ohio #algae #water #drinkingwater #waterquality #pollution" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ONgXinC7QWw) 2024-08-06T16:26Z 23.7K followers, [----] engagements "The Federal Program That Funds Water Projects Great Lakes Now President Donald Trump is proposing a 90% cut to the federal funding that helps states pay for water projects. But how does that funding actually work We teamed up with @circleofblue's Brett Walton to speak with water policy expert Mae Stevens to talk about the State Revolving Funds how they work and what happens if that money disappears. #water #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #policy #waterinfrastructure #trumpadministration #politics #budget #congress =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OadZix3MQWs) 2025-07-10T16:43Z 23.4K followers, [---] engagements "The Edmund Fitzgerald is more than a maritime tragedy As a child Thomas Nelson became fascinated by the Edmund Fitzgerald after seeing one of its lifeboats in a museum. As an adult and elected official he realized that the Edmund Fitzgerald was more than a maritime tragedy it was a chapter in America's story of deindustrialization. This realization led him to write Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy. Watch our full conversation with Nelson on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #EdmundFitzgerald #GreatLakes #Shipping #Freighter #Economy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PA5nSvWphUo) 2025-12-26T22:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Is Lake Superior the biggest lake on Earth Does Lake Superior hold more water than any other lake in the world Dave Dempseyenvironmental writer and author The Great Lakes: Fact or Fakeclears up the answer to this question and more. Check out our YouTube channel for more facts from around the Great Lakes #greatlakesnow #greatlakes #factorfake #lakesuperior #lakes #water #world #environmentaleducation #science #learning #interview #underwater #trivia =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qk6lbR-zeYg) 2025-02-27T20:59Z 24.2K followers, [----] engagements "Exploring Lake Huron's Hidden Sinkholes Lake Hurons Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is home to at least [--] underwater sinkholes. Formed as groundwater eroded the limestone below these pockets create conditions where cyanobacteria which first oxygenated the planet thrive. Find this story and more on the Great Lakes Now Youtube channel. #GreatLakes #LakeHuron #Science #ThunderBay #Geology #Environment =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RlxaAa3Ph7Y) 2026-01-15T21:29Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "What archeologists found in this Michigan farm When you think of archeology you probably think of ancient Egypt or Rome. But in Michigan's St. Joseph County archeologists are searching for signs of Clovis People some of the first inhabitants of North America. Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #Michigan #Archeology #Artifacts #AncientHistory =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VHGwUPTftrQ) 2026-01-02T23:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Toxic Algae and the Climate Conundrum Great Lakes Now Each summer toxic algal blooms grow in Lake Erie and threaten drinking water for communities along the lake. Go along on research boats and into the laboratories with scientists working to predict and prevent these blooms. This show is part of From Rust to Resilience: What climate change means for Great Lakes cities a collaborative reporting project that includes six members of the Institute for Nonprofit News (Belt Magazine The Conversation Ensia Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television MinnPost and Side Effects Public Media) as well" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YtcJ3TF1qt4) 2020-04-20T16:30Z 24.4K followers, 15.2K engagements "How to get a job on a tugboat So you want to work on a tugboat Here are some tips on what you need to know from third generation tugman Captain Paul C. LaMarre III Learn more about Great Lakes tugs on the GLN YouTube channel. #Boats #Tugboat #Shipping #Freighters #GreatLakes #shorts =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To learn more about" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_RWVfDOnQvk) 2025-11-25T22:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "They built a paper mill to win a war In the first half of the 20th century The Chicago Tribune built their own paper mills and lumber operations throughout Canada to be their own private supply of newsprint. The operation was so successful that it helped the Tribune win the Chicago Circulation War. Learn more about the Tribune's newsprint empire on the GLN YouTube channel. #Chicago #Newspaper #History #Canada #Ontario #Paper #Papermaking #shorts =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b-ui-jAdYQU) 2025-11-28T22:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Explore Shipwrecks From Home Did you know that you can explore shipwrecks right from your couch NOAA has 3D models of Great Lakes shipwrecks available online. Ben Ioset a Marine Archaeologist with NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries was part of a two week expedition that scanned and photographed more than a dozen wrecks in Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. Learn more on our YouTube channel #GreatLakes #Shipwrecks #Technology #History #LakeOntario =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cdsPugQFR_U) 2025-10-30T19:31Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Climbing Lake Superior's Ice Walls GLN contributor Ian Solomon took a trip to Munising Michigan to climb the epic ice walls along Lake Superior. Watch Ian's full ice climbing adventure on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #Climbing #IceClimbing #LakeSuperior #PicturedRocks #UpperPeninsula #WinterSports =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=df-Kmy4Xdek) 2026-01-22T20:30Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Soo Locks - Great Lakes Now - [----] - Web Extras The largest and most utilized lock at the Soo has been drained of over [--] million gallons of water. With the locks closed for what is usually an icy winter the Army Corps of Engineers uses this time to repair the lock. Great Lakes Now multimedia producer Ric Mixter was invited to tour the locks as the maintenance is being performed and he shares that sometimes crew have to get on their hands and knees to repair this crucial waterway. VISIT GreatLakesNow.org a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e87b619jaK4) 2020-02-19T15:30Z 23K followers, [----] engagements "How should we remember the Edmund Fitzgerald According to Thomas M. Nelson author of Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy the Edmund Fitzgerald is more than a maritime tragedy: it's a cautionary tale. Keep an eye out for our full interview with Nelson on the Great Lakes Now YouTube Channel. #EdmundFitzgerald #Book #History #Shipping #Economy #GreatLakes #Shorts #Interview =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e8JNvw4ov6k) 2025-11-13T18:31Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Can you eat invasive mussels Can we eat our way out of the Great Lakes mussel invasion Viewers have asked us if invasive quagga and zebra mussels are edible so we looked into it. The findings Don't eat the mussels. These mussels are voracious filter feeders meaning they suck up lake water and feed on small organisms. That also means they absorb contaminants in the water and that accumulates in the mussels. And even if you have mussels that you know for certain come from a clean environment they are far from seafood delicacies. Quagga and zebra mussels are small with very little meat. Not" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eJDDYDc4akQ) 2025-12-09T23:01Z 25.3K followers, 15.1K engagements "Unpaid Bills - Episode [----] - Segment [--] As part of the Waters True Cost journalism project Bridge Michigan journalist Kelly House investigates the underfunding of systems expected to deliver clean safe drinking water. Beginning in Benton Harbor and moving on to South Haven learn about how a legacy of underinvestment is catching up with water systems in communities throughout the Michigan. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eeeXeC0e21E) 2022-05-29T00:30Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements "How The Emerald Ash Borer Has Devastated Forests These squiggly lines on ash trees were not made by artists. They're made by emerald ash borer (EAB) larvae and they show us how EAB have devastated forests. For years researchers have been trying to solve this problem by cutting down trees using insecticides and wasps that kill EAB. But there may be another solution. Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about how researchers are attempting to save ash trees. This segment was produced in partnership with the Points North Podcast and the Boardman Review. Check out Points North at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iW94kT8705c) 2025-03-18T21:03Z 24.2K followers, [----] engagements "What's Next for Great Lakes Restoration Funding Great Lakes Now The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) has funded thousands of projects to combat pollution and invasive species. But its future is uncertain. After proposing cuts in his first term President Trump reversed course in [----]. With environmental funding under scrutiny it's unclear what the future holds for the GLRI in his second term. Great Lakes Now caught up with @Grist reporters Izzy Ross and Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco to learn more about the GLRI and its future. #restoration #environment #politics #trump #federalfunding" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jObmD4XQIfI) 2025-04-02T14:15Z 23.3K followers, [----] engagements "#patibrahmachari #love #explorepage #shortvideos #viral #youtube #ytshorts #music #shorts #dangal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kg03pyNthN0) 2025-11-23T05:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Who Was Edmund Fitzgerald You probably know about the Edmund Fitzgerald but who was the ship named after Who was Edmund Fitzgerald Edmund Fitzgerald was the President and Chairman of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company which owned the vessel. He was so reluctant to lend his name to the ship that he abstained from the vote that bestowed it. Despite this the ship was a source of pride for Fitzgerald. He was even gifted a scale model of the vessel which he kept in his office. When the ship sank on November 10th [----] Fitzgerald was reportedly distraught. Today the name remains" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nn7evvaQiOU) 2025-11-11T20:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Killer Trees and Sacred Waters Great Lakes Now In this episode of Great Lakes Now: how trees are fighting back against the emerald ash borer and what goes into restoring a sacred lake after generations of pollution. #environment #restoration #conservation #pollution #indigenous #ohio #minnesota =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To learn more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ocZaUNiCfsw) 2025-02-24T15:03Z 17.3K followers, 17.8K engagements "Investigating Lake Ontario's Forgotten Shipwrecks At Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary the newest sanctuary in the Great Lakes a two-week expedition was conducted to document more than a dozen shipwrecks some of which had never been seen before. The expedition used a remotely operated vehicle or ROV nicknamed Rhody to capture high resolution video photos and 3D models of these sunken sites. Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel #GreatLakes #LakeOntario #Shipwrecks #Archaeology #History #Artifacts #Ships #NewYork =========================================== Website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oyBOmhVeN2E) 2025-10-22T18:49Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "February Episode Premiere Party Join us for a look at one of the segments from our latest episode of Great Lakes Now and stick around for a live conversation with an expert who can answer your questions about forestry and biodiversity in the Great Lakes region. Featured guest: --Dr. Rachel Kappler coordinator for partners of the Great Lakes Basin Forest Health Collaborative VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pJzUxSeKCV8) 2025-02-17T20:03Z 17.1K followers, [---] engagements "Are the ash trees doomed Great Lakes Now The emerald ash borer (EAB) has devastated North Americas ash trees but some are fighting back. Researchers in Ohio discovered 'lingering ash'trees with genetic resistance to the invasive beetle. These trees not only survive but even kill EAB larvae. Could this be the key to saving an entire species This segment was produced in partnership with the Points North podcast and The Boardman Review. Check out Points North at https://pointsnorthpodcast.org. #trees #invasivespecies #conservation #restoration #forest ===========================================" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r47BYvmlGeM) 2025-03-03T14:26Z 24.2K followers, 241.6K engagements "Lake Superior's Warming Waters Great Lakes Now Climate change brings warmer temperatures to all corners of our planet. And now the worlds largest lakes feel the effects. Lake Superior which is the largest deepest and coldest Great Lake - is among the fastest warming of the worlds largest lakes. Explore the implications including less ice coverage in winter extreme weather and potentially hazardous algal blooms. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s4KEs26Od3g) 2024-05-08T14:27Z 23K followers, 73.6K engagements "Roads Get Riskier After Daylight Saving A study suggests that year-round daylight saving time would limit vehicle collisions with deer and save approximately $1.2 billion annually. That same study found a 16% spike in deer collisions after daylight saving ends. Learn more about it at https://GreatLakesNow.org #Deer #Cars #CarInsurance #CarCrashes #Roadkill =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s5cXRiylhoo) 2025-11-18T20:01Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements "The Launch and Loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald When the Edmund Fitzgerald was christened and launched in June [----] she was the largest vessel sailing the lakes. For [--] years she hauled taconite from mines in Minnesota and earned the nickname "The Queen of the Lakes." That made it all the more shocking when the Fitzgerald sank on November 10th [----]. Learn more about how the Edmund Fitzgerald changed Great Lakes shipping on the GLN YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #EdmundFitzgerald #Shipping #Freighter =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tX50bd9fTj8) 2025-11-06T20:40Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "A self taught archeologist made a major discovery A self taught archeologist in Michigan made a major discovery just miles from where he was born. Growing up Tom Talbot was fascinated by the artifacts that could be found in local farms and fields. Eventually is artifact hunting led him to a find that's shedding light on what we know about ancient civilizations in North America. Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #Michigan #Archeology #Artifacts #AncientHistory =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tiJDr4m2q7Y) 2026-01-05T23:01Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements "Why America Needed the Erie Canal [---] years ago the opening of the Erie Canal solved one of America's biggest logistical problems: how to quickly move people and goods from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. New York governor DeWitt Clinton pushed for a canal linking Lake Erie to the Hudson River and New York City drastically cutting travel time and costs and helping launch America's Industrial Revolution. Learn more at https://www.greatlakesnow.org/eriecanal/ #GreatLakes #History #Economy #IndustrialRevolution #NewYork #Infrastructure =========================================== Website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xc6OumrjAQE) 2025-12-11T21:01Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Alarming Lake Levels Great Lakes Now Heavy precipitation in [----] has brought a lot of water into the Great Lakes basin and the results are visible all along the shoreline: submerged docks flooded roads vanishing beaches water lapping at some coastal homes. But one industry is benefitting from the high waters. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-l. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xn8hb-pfQtE) 2019-08-23T16:18Z 23.8K followers, 40.3K engagements "Is Nuclear Power Clean Energy The Catch A draft report was released by Michigans Public Service Commission that says if the state wants to meet its goal of being carbon free by [----] it will need to invest in new nuclear energy. Sheri McWhirter covered the story for @mlive. The Catch is Great Lakes Now's roundup of news stories from around the Great Lakes. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-jIARb5WI_I) 2024-03-12T18:10Z 19.8K followers, [---] engagements "Meet the Scientists Exploring the Great Lakes' Hidden Habitats Great Lakes Now Researchers at @michigantech's Great Lakes Research Center are mapping the lakebeds using cutting-edge technology. Hayden Henderson gives us a look into the tools they use to document benthic habitats and gather detailed images of the lakebeds. #GreatLakes #Environment #Technology #Wildlife #underwater Meet the Scientists Exploring the Lakes Hidden Habitats was produced by Great Lakes Now/Detroit PBS. Produced by Anna Sysling Adam Fox-Long Written by Adam Fox-Long Hosted by Anna Sysling Edited by Bill Allesee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-xg05orbt-Y) 2025-04-14T13:12Z 20.2K followers, [----] engagements "Mussel Blasting Great Lakes Now Zebra mussels clog pipelines and water pumps and overtake seawalls and need to be blasted off. Go underwater with some commercial divers who are cleaning mussels off of infrastructue IN the Great Lakes. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-l. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Laurie & Tim Wadhams Consumers Energy Foundation Eve &" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0VeRAIu7l5g) 2020-02-19T21:56Z 20K followers, 14.8K engagements "See Shipwrecks from Above Want to explore shipwrecks without diving in Take a glass bottom boat tour at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to see remarkably well preserved pieces of Great Lakes maritime history. GLN contributor Ian Solomon visited the sanctuary to discover the many ways you can connect with these sunken stories. Watch the full segment on our YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #Shipwreck #History #Boat #LakeHuron #MarineSanctuary =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0g1HhxYwdrc) 2025-10-14T21:09Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Planting Trees to Fight Asthma Waves of Change Great Lakes Now spoke with Brenda Coley Co-Executive Director of the urban network and non-profit organization Milwaukee Water Commons. The group has a Water City agenda that takes an intersectional approach to laying out climate issues and proposed solutions for Wisconsins largest city. Waves of Change is a digital series highlighting the diverse people and perspectives shaping the environmental movement throughout the Great Lakes. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2CP9Ed0lhm0) 2024-03-18T13:19Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "GLN June Episode Premiere Party Join GLN Host Anna Sysling for a special look at one of the segments from our latest episode and a live conversation with some of the people involved in the story. Featured guests include: -Maritime Expert Roger LeLievre the editor and publisher of the [----] Know Your Ships: Guide to Boats & Boatwatching on the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Seaway" -Chris Gillcrist Director Emeritus of the National Museum of the Great Lakes Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3nNaEUpvFLg) 2025-07-01T12:49Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements "Rivers of Water and Sand - Episode Preview Explore Indiana's shoreline erosion dilemma and Michigan dam removal efforts. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3w5N6Cn9-R4) 2023-11-22T17:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements "How One Tribe Reimagined Sturgeon Restoration Restoring lake #sturgeon in the Big Manistee River presented unique challenges for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. On our YouTube channel learn how the tribe reimagined conservation with a new approach that embraced gentle catch methods and avoided aggressive handling techniques. #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #fishing #fish #michigan #conservation #indigenous =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=54NB1t3la08) 2025-06-12T21:07Z 21.1K followers, [----] engagements "Saving a Vital Spawning Reef from Century-Old Mining Waste Great Lakes Now Buffalo Reef is one of the most productive spawning reefs in Lake Superior providing an estimated $4.5 million in revenue through commercial and recreational fishing every year. But century-old mining waste called stamp sand is threatening this vital habitat and forcing some fishermen to move elsewhere. Visit our channel to watch the full segment and learn more about the fight to save Buffalo Reef. The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (@glifwc) provided footage for this segment. #greatlakesnow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6auP2V6BPh8) 2024-07-02T16:51Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements "Wisconsin's Forgotten Inventor Did you know scuba diving can trace its roots back to Milwaukee Wisconsin In [----] Max Gene Nohl set a world deep diving record in Lake Michigan. He also built early underwater filmmaking tech and created a free-swimming lung five years before Jacques Cousteau. Now decades after his death his memoir has finally been published. Watch the full story on our YouTube channel #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Scuba #Diving #Underwater #History #Wisconsin #Milwaukee =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6dTdMBrZuVw) 2025-08-18T19:19Z 22.5K followers, [----] engagements "Rescuing Freighters and Busting Swamps Great Lakes Now Full Episode On this episode of Great Lakes Now: Its been [--] years since a #freighter sank in the #GreatLakes but in June [----] one ship came dangerously close. For one crew member the experience was life changing. Then learn about a legal battle that could have major consequences for farmers and the #environment. #GreatLakesNow #Agriculture #Shipping #Freighters =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7BDrDwxPWmU) 2025-06-30T13:55Z 21.2K followers, [----] engagements "GLN September Episode Premiere Party Join GLN for the latest episode premiere party. Host Anna Sysling will showcase a story all about the history research and science of Great Lakes shipwrecks We'll watch the featured segment from the new episode and then talk with Brendon Baillod of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Research Group to learn more and to answer YOUR questions VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7K_WHVjapIo) 2024-10-01T12:53Z 22.7K followers, [---] engagements "Great Lakes Now Presents: Summer Foraging with Lisa M. Rose Join Great Lakes Now's Anna Sysling and GLN resident forager and contributor Lisa M. Rose for a virtual live gathering all about foraging our way into easy summer abundance. Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To learn more about supporting Detroit PBS and Great Lakes Now visit https://www.detroitpbs.org/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Lz_htFIJU8) 2025-08-08T11:50Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements "Why Farmers are Fighting to Save Wetlands Farmers in Iowa and South Dakota are fighting to save Swampbuster a provision of the U.S. Farm Bill that ties federal benefits for farmers to wetland conservation. Meet the farmers who fear increased flooding on their own farms if this critical safeguard is overturned. On our YouTube Channel learn more about Swampbuster and the role wetlands play in slowing and storing floodwater. #Swamp #Farming #Agriculture #Wetlands #Conservation #SwampBuster #Farmers #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow =========================================== Website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8lkQBpS5E-0) 2025-07-30T19:13Z 22.3K followers, [---] engagements "Climate and Conservation: Spring Bird Migration in the Great Lakes Join Great Lakes Now for a multimedia celebration of bird conservation and spring migration across the Great Lakes region. We'll check out the short film "Birds of Paradise" from Points North and the Boardman Review which follows a waterbird migration counter at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory near Paradise Michigan. Then we'll tune in to a live conversation with avian researchers from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and regional experts about conservation efforts to protect a variety of bird species across the Great Lakes." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8v-b7m0lmME) 2025-04-17T12:37Z 20.2K followers, [---] engagements "Fading Stars and River Bugs - Great Lakes Now Full Episode - [----] In this episode of Great Lakes Now we focus on citizen science with a look at initiatives to chart changes to the night sky counting insect larva to measure the health of our waterways and The Catch offers news from around the Great Lakes. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9cJXMUcFMKs) 2023-03-29T17:31Z 20.3K followers, [---] engagements "Great Lakes Now Episode Premiere Party - Fur Trade Nation Join Great Lakes Now for an episode premiere party where we'll feature a segment all about the history of the fur trade from an Ojibwe perspective and then talk with featured guests and answer your audience questions live VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9hriAgJr4C0) 2025-01-28T14:05Z 16.6K followers, [---] engagements "The Great Lakes Have a Plastic Problem Great Lakes Now Microplastics are turning up everywhere especially in the #GreatLakes. Ripples of Plastic is a documentary that investigates how plastic pollution enters the lakes and what its doing do #wildlife #water and people. Hear from scientists uncovering the toll plastics are taking on our environment and food. #greatlakesnow #Pollution #Plastic #Microplastic #Documentary =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Af_Y6gvv0pA) 2025-06-09T13:35Z 21.1K followers, [----] engagements "Using AI to Detect Bird Calls How do researchers process more than [------] hours of audio For more than a year the @SoundForestLab has been recording forests around the world 24/7. They use machine learning classifiers to identify individual species and track biodiversity. On our YouTube channel learn more about how researchers are using sound to measure forest health. This story was produced in collaboration with @WisconsinPublicRadio #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Biodiversity #AI #MachineLearning #Bioacoustics =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BRYvYfxHgS8) 2025-09-05T19:30Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements "What does a healthy forest sound like Great Lakes Now What can sound tell us about the health of forests The Soundscape Baselines Project has been recording the natural sounds of forests around the world to track biodiversity and environmental change. From their lab in Madison Wisconsin the researchers are building an archive of forest audio that will help future scientists understand how these ecosystems evolve. This story was produced in collaboration with @WisconsinPublicRadio and @pbswisconsin. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Soundscapes #Ecology #forests #ForestSounds #Birds" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C9yIodfYubA) 2025-09-01T13:35Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements "This Wetland Fight Could Go to the Supreme Court Great Lakes Now A court case pitting farmer against farmer in #Iowa could decide the fate of wetlands nationwide. Theres a provision in the US Farm Bill called Swampbuster which is designed to protect wetlands. However one Iowa landowner is suing the Federal Government claiming Swampbuster is unconstitutional. Many environmentalists see it as the last guardrail against the destruction of vital #wetlands. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Agriculture #Environment #LegalNews #SupremeCourt =========================================== Website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CCCCXyzqkYc) 2025-07-14T13:49Z 22.1K followers, [----] engagements "Mountain Bike Trail Builders - GLN September Episode Sneak Peak Watch Party Join GLN for a watch party ahead of the new September episode We'll showcase a segment about mountain biking and trail building from the latest show talk with experts and bring your thoughts questions and comments into the LIVE conversation Featured guests include: --Gina Nicholas Steering Committee Member of the Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition --Aaron Rogers President and Founder of Rock Solid Trail Contracting. Aaron has over a decade of mountain bike trail construction experience and was previously the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CXfN-qvNffs) 2023-09-20T12:29Z 15.6K followers, [---] engagements "The Ship Was Taking On Water On June [--] [----] the freighter Michipicoten was on its way to Sault Ste. Marie when the crew discovered a problem: the ship was taking on water. Kent Knechtel the ships 2nd engineer would never forget what happened next. Visit our channel to find out what happened to the Michipicoten. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #LakeSuperior #Freighter #Ship #shipping #Boat =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DWkRg4NKkmk) 2025-07-15T20:21Z 22.1K followers, [---] engagements "The Great Lakes Agenda - Great Lakes Now Full Episode - [----] The White House and the U.S. Senate have changed hands and the federal government may move in a new and in some ways dramatically different direction. What does the future look like for the Great Lakes with Joe Biden in the Oval office The economy the environment the climate and our health may hang in the balance. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-l. WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeKe." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EHzTftkfuEw) 2021-01-27T21:35Z 20.6K followers, [----] engagements "More Fire More Water Great Lakes Now Full Episode On the next episode of Great Lakes Now learn how indigenous practices are informing forest management in Minnesota. Plus check out an interview with Professor Stephen Shaw about why were seeing more intense rainfall and what that means for communities in the region. Finally discover the origins of the modern snowmobile and the challenges the industry is facing today. UPDATE: On April [--] [----] it was announced that former Arctic Cat executive Brad Darling along with an investment group purchased Arctic Cat with the intention of continuing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ETvZy60e9ko) 2025-04-28T23:00Z 20.5K followers, [---] engagements "Michigan DNR Begins Annual Muskie Stocking This month the @michigandnr kicks off its annual muskie rearing. Researchers will head out on the Detroit River at night searching for muskies ready to spawn. To hit their goal of releasing [-----] fingerlings in September theyll need to collect [------] eggs. Want to see how they do it Check out Stocking the Mighty Great Lakes Muskie on our YouTube channel. #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #fish #michigan #detroit #muskie #fishing #wildlife =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EXLz8jXLGuk) 2025-05-15T19:19Z 22.1K followers, [----] engagements "Canadian Water Infrastructure The Catch Great Lakes Now Find "News about the Lakes You Love" in "The Catch" on Great Lakes Now. https://www.greatlakesnow.org/the-catch/ VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Eq4DSwEV9kU) 2022-06-01T19:04Z 19.7K followers, [---] engagements "What is the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has funded projects to restore vital ecosystems improve water quality and support local economies with bipartisan backing since its inception in [----]. But with federal funding for environmental projects now in question could the GLRIs future be at risk Learn more about the GLRI on our YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #environment #restoration #water #federalfunding #conservation =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FH2oAoLEWVk) 2025-04-04T14:54Z 20K followers, [---] engagements "Michigan Water Infrastructure Forum The passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) presents a real opportunity for Michigan to address its water infrastructure needs. These two bills provide billions of dollars that state and local governments can strategically invest to reimagine and rebuild Michigans crumbling water infrastructure. For the past two decades Congressman Dan Kildee and Macomb County Water Commissioner Candice Miller have been staunch advocates for protecting Michigans most precious resource our vast water supply. With 80% of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FKDkgTmbnOk) 2021-11-30T11:35Z 19.7K followers, [---] engagements "Battling Invaders and Exploring Hidden Habitats Great Lakes Now On this episode of Great Lakes Now discover how communities are tackling the threat of invasive phragmites. Next meet the scientists using cutting-edge technology to map the lakebeds and uncover the hidden ecosystems beneath the surface. Plus the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has long enjoyed bipartisan support but its future is far from certain. Whats in store for the GLRI under a second Trump administration #greatlakes #invasivespecies #environment #conservation #technology ===========================================" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fn6ZUq-yEUg) 2025-03-31T13:27Z 20K followers, [----] engagements "The Landowner Challenging U.S. Wetland Protections Meet Jim Conlan a hedge fund manager suing the USDA over Swampbuster a provision designed to protect wetlands. Conlan argues the law unconstitutionally devalues his land by prohibiting economic use. But while Swampbuster is technically voluntary opting out means farmers forgo crucial federal benefits making the choice anything but simple. Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about this legal challenge and its implications for farms and land use. #Farming #Agriculture #Wetlands #Conservation #SwampBuster #Farmers #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G5cjM4XfI40) 2025-07-23T19:30Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements "March Episode Premiere Party Join GLN Host Anna Sysling for a look at one of the segments featured in the latest episode of Great Lakes Now and stick around for a conversation with experts to get your questions answered live Featured guests include: -Izzy Ross Reporter with Interlochen Public Radio and Grist -Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco Reporter with WBEZ Chicago and Grist VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G9LHmcC0q3w) 2025-03-27T04:38Z 19.9K followers, [---] engagements "Supreme Court Un-Protects Many U.S. Wetlands There is concern about millions of acres of wetlands across America including the Great Lakes region following a U.S. Supreme Court decision. The ruling weakens the authority of the EPA to regulate wetlands on private property and while some farmers and developers support the decision environmentalists are worried. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GD17Fbx_ubs) 2023-10-05T20:43Z 15.5K followers, [---] engagements "Lake Superior Trout Fishing feat. @jimmygretz Great Lakes Now Join GLN host Anna Sysling and Michigan Out of Doors' @jimmygretz for a day of trout fishing on Lake Superior Michigan Out of Doors has been showcasing the states many outdoor opportunities since the early 1950s. Airing on stations across Michigan Indiana Illinois Ohio Wisconsin and Canada hosts Jimmy Gretzinger and Jenny Ciolek take viewers on adventures in fishing hunting and more. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Michigan #LakeSuperior #Fishing #Angling #Trout #Outdoors =========================================== Website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GHHOjRL8QLw) 2025-09-08T12:59Z 22.8K followers, [---] engagements "How Scientists Explore the Lake Beds Researchers like Hayden Henderson from the @MTU_GLRC at @michigantech are using cutting-edge tech to map lake beds and document the organisms that live there. Check out the fascinating tools they use to explore underwater habitats. Learn more and watch the full segment on the Great Lakes Now YouTube. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Water #Lakes #Sonar #Underwater #Technology #Research #Environment #Data #WaterQuality #Maps #Information #Resources =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GXAlB4fXRnI) 2025-04-17T17:17Z 20.2K followers, [----] engagements "Great Lakes Now Ships and Shipwrecks - [----] - Episode Preview Come aboard a tugboat that delivers mail -- and more -- to ships on the Great Lakes. Learn about life on a Great Lakes freighter. And dive into some incredible shipwrecks that you dont necessarily need a scuba tank to see in the Great Lakes only national marine sanctuary. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-l. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IOUiQy7ncV8) 2019-05-17T20:52Z 22.5K followers, [---] engagements "How Regina Strong's upbringing informs her approach to environmental justice Waves of Change Regina Strong leads the Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate (OEJPA) in @MichiganEGLE but did you know she grew up in Ohio Listen to the latest Waves of Change to hear more about her back story and the grant opportunities shes been working on for Michiganders The deadline for MI Impact grants is July [--] and the Michigan Justice40 Accelerator deadline is Aug [--]. Learn more and listen to the full Waves of Change conversation here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IaEcXXv6Iqk) 2024-07-09T19:53Z 15.6K followers, [--] engagements "Great Lakes Now Presents: Rockhounding with Chris Cooper feat. Copper Join Great Lakes Now Host Anna Sysling and Chris Cooper of Great Lakes Rocks & Minerals for a fun educational and engaging live event all about rockhounding in the Great Lakes. This time they'll focus on copper with A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum Director and Curator John A. Jaszczak. Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IzXxoB2KlS0) 2025-07-17T02:52Z 22.2K followers, [---] engagements "Did this ship almost sink While emergencies on the water are rare the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald proves that tragedies can happen. On June [--] [----] the freighter Michipicoten began taking on water after developing a crack in her hull. The ships 2nd engineer Kent Knechtel shares his experience aboard the Michipicoten and how it changed his life. Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #LakeSuperior #Freighter #Ship #shipping #Boat =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J1_mZihKr2A) 2025-07-17T18:42Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements "Eavesdropping on Birds and Catching Fish Great Lakes Now Full Episode On this episode of Great Lakes Now: What can we learn by eavesdropping on forests A global project based in Wisconsin has been finding out. Then GLN host Anna Sysling heads to Lake Superior for a fishing trip with @jimmygretz and Michigan Out of Doors. And we ask: should nature have legal rights #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Fishing #LakeSuperior #Soundscape #Ecology #Law #Rights #Policy =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JqbLFRrNNf8) 2025-08-25T11:57Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements "Who Invented Snowmobiles And Why Aren't They Selling Great Lakes Now UPDATE: On April [--] [----] it was announced that former Arctic Cat executive Brad Darling along with an investment group purchased Arctic Cat with the intention of continuing snowmobile manufacturing. @LakelandPBSofficial covered the story here: https://lptv.org/textron-sells-trf-based-arctic-cat-to-former-executive-investment-group/ The modern #snowmobile was invented by Carl Eliason in Sayner #Wisconsin launching a booming industry. For decades riders across the Great Lakes region have embraced the snowmobile as a winter" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KUdb-gxctgs) 2025-04-24T16:10Z 20.5K followers, 36.5K engagements "Classroom Nm - Great Lakes Now - Episode [----] - Segment [--] Lake sturgeon bring science to life and expand understanding of Native American culture. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KZJYP7-qNds) 2022-02-08T22:12Z 22.5K followers, [---] engagements "The Great Lakes Like You've Never Seen Them Before "All Too Clear" is a documentary from husband-and-wife filmmaking team Zach Melnick and Yvone Drebert. Using cutting-edge underwater filmmaking technology the film explores the depths of the Great Lakes in unprecedented detail and sheds light on how invasive mussels are transforming the lakes' ecosystems. The film had its Detroit premiere on October [--] [----] presented by @bridge.michigan in partnership with @detroitpbs the Friends of the Detroit Film Theatre Great Lakes Now @michiganradio4479 and @TheNatureConservancy. #GreatLakes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K_hsoUDkoXM) 2025-10-09T22:54Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "Waves of Change with Justin Onwenu Community Organizer VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Charles Stewart Mott" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KqPTRTi09-U) 2024-05-17T15:20Z 15.4K followers, [---] engagements "Climate Innovation Town Hall Featuring "TED Explores: A New Climate Vision" Join Great Lakes Now for a PBS Climate Virtual Town Hall focused on climate solutions resilience and innovation. We'll showcase excerpts from the documentary "Ted Explores: A New Climate Vision" and talk with researchers journalists and other experts at the frontlines of addressing the challenges of a changing climate with rigor and imagination. J. Carl Ganter award-winning photojournalist reporter and co-founder and director of Circle of Blue will moderate the event. Featured guests include: --David Biello TED's lead" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KrBa88Z9N30) 2024-02-14T13:52Z 15.6K followers, [---] engagements "Shell Middens and Muskrats - I Speak for the Fish - Great Lakes Now - Web Series For the average curious person an easy way to learn what some animals are eating is to find a riverbank midden a pile of discarded shells located near the waters edge where muskrat mink or otter reside. Find all her columns at: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/fishspeak VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeKe. Great" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LC_APaQkAY0) 2021-09-28T21:42Z 19.6K followers, [---] engagements "A Personal Journey Into the World of Manoomin Great Lakes Now "Finding Manoomin: A Search for the Spirit of Wild Rice" is a documentary by @MPR_News journalist Leah Lemm following her personal journey to connect with manoomin-- the wild rice sacred to Ojibwe culture. Through harvesting family stories and conversations with community members the film explores how manoomin is more than just food. Watch the full film here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=F3vYdp2SKW4 #greatlakesnow #GreatLakesNow #Indigenous #indigenousculture #Ojibwe #WildRice #NativeAmerican #Manoomin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LQLlvhG1sRs) 2025-08-11T13:57Z 22.5K followers, [---] engagements ""The Erie Situation" - Preview of Collaborative PBS Stations Airing on Sept. [--] [----] Whether you go out on a boat to a beach or get your drinking water from Lake Erie you know harmful algal blooms are a problem. But theyre not limited to this Great Lake. The blooms are a threat to all five lakes the connectors like the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair and other parts of the watershed. More here: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/erie-situation/ A new documentary explores the issue and helps residents of the region understand whats a stake and what possible solutions could be. In partnership PBS" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MvNASvp3SXI) 2022-09-02T14:08Z 22.1K followers, [----] engagements "Waves of Change featuring Monica Cady Find news about the lakes you love in "The Catch" on Great Lakes Now. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Np2oES1xemw) 2023-11-15T20:37Z 15.5K followers, [---] engagements "Support Research by Snapping Plant Pics 🌸Were teaming up with our friends @SciStarter to encourage #OneMillionActsOfScience during #CitizenScienceMonth. 🦋 Want to help research just by taking photos of plants Budburst from the @ChicagoBotanicGarden makes it easy. 🔎 You can be a part of Budbursts efforts by downloading their mobile app and sharing your observations. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Chicago #Botanical #Garden #Flowers #Science #Community #Plants #Pollination #Horticulture #ClimateChange #Research #Education #Conservation #Nature #EarthMonth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O3oOJ8iykkQ) 2025-04-21T21:53Z 20.3K followers, [---] engagements "The Curious Lives of Freshwater Mussels Great Lakes Now The goal of most river restorations is to return the river to a natural state. But as anyone who has lived through renovations knows once construction begins things get worse before they get better. Fish and other mobile species can move up or downstream and return when the project is complete. But what about the species that cant relocate Theyll need help from a specialized team of divers. #greatlakes #wildlifeconservation #wildlife #conservation #habitat =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OM5cwUStJQo) 2025-02-03T14:12Z 19.8K followers, [----] engagements "How Science and Tradition are Saving Sturgeon Great Lakes Now By [----] only a few dozen lake #sturgeon were still spawning in #Michigans Big Manistee River. The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians wanted to help but standard scientific practices of the time violated many of the Tribes cultural values. To help the #fish the Tribe would have to devise an entirely new way of raising nm. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Conservation #Indigenous #Science #Documentary =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ObYCWawGzJA) 2025-06-02T13:03Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements "How does rainfall impact flood risk According to data from NOAA (analyzed by @climatecentraldotorg ) many U.S. cities have seen increasingly intense rainfalls over the past few decades with much of the Great Lakes region being in the most affected areas. Stephen Shaw a professor at the @SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry weighs in on what that means for flood risk in the region. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Climate #Rain #Weather =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OhcMiCy-Ro4) 2025-05-21T20:57Z 20.8K followers, [---] engagements "Great Lakes Now Presents: Winter Wellness Foraging Part [--] with Lisa M. Rose Join Great Lakes Now's Anna Sysling and GLN resident forager and contributor Lisa M. Rose for the second installment of a virtual live gathering all about foraging and winter wellness. We'll learn some tips and tricks about wild plants that promote health in the colder months and as always we'll make room for questions and comments from our live audience. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ph4X2WCAr64) 2025-02-05T12:47Z 16.8K followers, [---] engagements "Exploring Thunder Bay's Sunken Wrecks Great Lakes Now Hundreds of shipwrecks lie beneath the waves of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (@TBNMS). GLN contributor Ian Solomon set out to explore this underwater museum from hands-on exhibits at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center to a glass-bottom boat tour and even snorkeling above a sunken ship. Join Ian as he dives into the history and adventure of Thunder Bay #GreatLakes #Shipwrecks #GreatLakesNow #LakeHuron #Michigan #Underwater #Diving #Scuba #History #Snorkeling =========================================== Website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ptovlkw2zmk) 2025-10-06T14:42Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements "This Ship Sailed for [--] Years Meet Kent Knechtel who started his sailing career as a deckhand [--] years ago on the Michipicoten a 698-foot freighter built to carry iron ore across Lake Superior. It was built in [----] by the Interlake Steamship Company and acquired by Lower Lakes Towing in [----]. In the summer of [----] the Michipicoten took on water while traversing Lake Superior changing Kents life forever. On our YouTube channel learn more about the Michipicoten its history and Kents life-changing experience aboard the vessel. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Water #Lakes #Boats #Ships #Freighters" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RPSiCXFa-PI) 2025-07-09T18:41Z 22K followers, [----] engagements "Great Lakes Now Presents: Lake Huron Shipwrecks with Brendon Baillod Join Great Lakes Now for a live virtual event all about the fascinating maritime history and technology involved in uncovering shipwrecks of the Great Lakes. This time we're diving into some of the storied wrecks of Lake Huron. GLN's Anna Sysling will be joined by Brendon Baillod of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Research Group. Bring your questions and see you there Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RbUEw2555eY) 2025-05-22T11:59Z 20.8K followers, [---] engagements "Old Boats and New Adventures Great Lakes Now On this episode of Great Lakes Now we sailed a historic workboat on #lakehuron. Plus see what it takes to resurrect a #titanic era cruise ship. Our first story takes us to Tawas City #Michigan where Ward Detwiler met with Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing who are keeping the legacy of the mackinaw boat alive. Next we take you to Kingston #Ontario where the last remaining Edwardian-era passenger liner is getting a new life as a museum. Finally find out how you can explore the #greatlakes with profiles of unique experiences in the region." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S4QpXeU6Qmg) 2024-08-27T13:32Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements "Sturgeon Streams and Plastic Pollution Great Lakes Now Full Episode On this episode of Great Lakes Now discover how science and #Indigenous tradition came together to save the iconic #sturgeon. Plus plastic has been found in ecosystems all over the world and the #GreatLakes are no exception. Explore a new documentary that seeks to uncover how bad the problem really is. #GreatLakesNow #Fish #Pollution #Documentary =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SLVIwzvmPCo) 2025-05-27T03:34Z 20.9K followers, [----] engagements "Intense rainfall means more floods. What can we do Great Lakes Now Since [----] U.S. cities have experienced increased hourly rainfall intensity with the #GreatLakes region being among the most affected areas. Great Lakes Now spoke with Stephen Shaw a professor at SUNYs College of Environmental Science and Forestry about why were seeing this increase what it means for flood risk and how communities can prepare for more intense rainfall. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Rain #Weather =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sfrj7haMWQ4) 2025-05-12T12:53Z 20.7K followers, [---] engagements "What does a healthy forest sound like A healthy forest doesn't just look different. It sounds different. In Wisconsin's Baraboo Hills researcher Maia Persche used soundscapes to compare biodiversity in managed vs unmanaged oak woodlands. At our YouTube channel learn more about how scientists are using sound to track forest health. This story was produced in collaboration with @WisconsinPublicRadio. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Soundscape #Biodiversity #Ecology #Wisconsin #BirdCalls =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TEpusR6dOYg) 2025-09-11T19:30Z 22.7K followers, [---] engagements "They Found a 13-Foot Crack in the Hull On June [--] [----] the freighter Michipicoten began taking on water in the middle of Lake Superior. Half the crew was evacuated. When the ship reached Thunder Bay divers found a 13-foot crack in the hull. Watch the full story on our YouTube channel and hear from the 2nd engineer whose life was changed that day. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Water #Lakes #Boats #Ships #Freighters #LakeSuperior #Freighter #Shipping #Michipicoten =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TMpNKcWEJXk) 2025-07-25T20:00Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements "PBS Virtual Climate Town Hall: 'Poisoned Ground' and Environmental Policy Join Great Lakes Now for a PBS Virtual Town Hall featuring American Experience's "Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal" which tells the dramatic and inspiring story of ordinary women who fought against overwhelming odds for the health and safety of their families. In the late 1970s residents of Love Canal in Niagara Falls NY discovered that their homes schools and playgrounds were built on top of a former chemical waste dump. Housewives activated to create a grassroots movement that galvanized the landmark" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UUfdh2DYPk4) 2024-04-18T13:52Z 20.2K followers, [---] engagements "Ships and Shipwrecks - Great Lakes Now Full Episode - [----] In the second episode of the Great Lakes Now monthly show come aboard a tugboat that has delivered mail to boats on the Great Lakes since [----]. Learn about life on a Great Lakes freighter. And dive into some incredible shipwrecks that you dont necessarily need a scuba tank to see in the Great Lakes only national marine sanctuary. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UbEe-ag9YxU) 2019-05-28T21:29Z 22.7K followers, [----] engagements "Reef Rescue and Wild Edibles Great Lakes Now On this episode of Great Lakes Now learn about the fight to save a vital spawning reef from century-old mining waste. Plus Lisa M. Rose shows you how to forage for your food. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WG5lzYvwN6A) 2024-06-26T20:35Z [--] followers, [----] engagements ""The Erie Situation" is Everyone's Situation Watch Party Harmful algae blooms are a widespread issue contaminating drinking water and changing the ecosystems in lakes. Learn about Lake Erie's "HABS" and meet the guests ask them questions and get answers. We'll show a sneak peek of "The Erie Situation" documentary airing simultaneously on six PBS stations later that evening. Guests: David Ruck Great Lakes Outreach Media Tod Hardin Plastic Oceans Bryan Stubbs Cleveland Water Authority Host: Sandra Svoboda Great Lakes Now Join the conversation LIVE here on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XjayM-SQkGc) 2022-09-13T11:53Z 20K followers, [----] engagements "The Humongous Fungus That Took Over a Town - Episode [----] - Segment [--] FREE LESSON PLANS based on this video: One of the worlds largest fungi lives alongside a tiny town in Michigans Upper Peninsula. Known as a honey fungus it grows on the outskirts of Crystal Falls population less than [----]. In [----] scientists who discovered it published a paper about it and since then the town has found a variety of ways to embrace its giant claim to fame. Learn more about the segment: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/mushrooms-and-mobsters-episode-2204/#thehumongousfungusthattookoveratown VISIT" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a1QlMa76GnY) 2022-05-03T20:00Z 20.5K followers, [----] engagements "April Episode Premiere Party Join GLN Producer Adam Fox-Long for a look at one of the segments featured in the latest episode of Great Lakes Now and stick around for a conversation with forestry and fire management experts to get your questions answered live Featured guests include: --Lee E. Frelich Director at The University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology --John Shepard Director of Multimedia Development at the Center for Global Environmental Education at Hamline University Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bglkc_-Taiw) 2025-04-18T16:59Z 20.4K followers, [---] engagements "3 Films To See at the Thunder Bay International Film Festival The Thunder Bay International Film Festival is happening January [--] - [--] in Alpena Michigan. GLN's Anna Sysling caught up with Stephanie Gandulla Resource Protection Coordinator at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to find out more about the festival. #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #filmfestival #documentary #lakehuron =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c2A-SrYR534) 2025-01-17T20:11Z 16.4K followers, [---] engagements "Your Local Frogs Might Have Something to Say Were joining forces with @SciStarter to encourage #OneMillionActsOfScience during #CitizenScienceMonth. You can take part by listening Yes really 🐸 @FrogWatchUSA teaches people how to identify frogs and toads by their breeding calls. Volunteers enter this information into a national database that is free and open source for use by any scientist anywhere in the world. 🔍You can get involved with FrogWatch USA by joining a local chapter or even starting your own. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Frogs #Toads #Science #Scientists #EarthMonth #Water" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=de_89uaYvrQ) 2025-04-15T16:25Z 20.2K followers, [----] engagements "The Hidden Rivers Fueling Urban Flooding Great Lakes Now #flooding can destroy property and have serious effects on human #health. And it can follow patterns of housing discrimination from almost a century ago. Ghost streams are waterways that were filled in or covered up during city development and theyre a contributing factor to flooding events. @bridgedetroit environmental reporter Jena Brooker spoke with researchers and #detroit residents to explore how hidden waterways impact the lives of Detroiters. This segment is part of The Checkup: Water and Human Health in a Changing Climate a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eSHVHaBVkk8) 2024-12-09T15:04Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements "Too Many Geese and Not Enough Mussels Great Lakes Now On this episode of Great Lakes Now find out how people are dealing with their Canada Goose problems and learn all about the crucial role- and surprising behavior- of freshwater mussels. Plus Carl Gawboy talks about his book that provides an indigenous perspective on the fur trade. Correction: 10:32 - The giant Canada Goose subspecies was thought to be extinct until [----] not all Canada Geese. (1/30/2025). #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #wildlife #conservation #geese #mussels #nativeamerican =========================================== Website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eTv0DtpKrGc) 2025-01-27T16:33Z 16.7K followers, 21.7K engagements "How the Great Lakes Helped Create Earth Day On the heels of the anti-war protests that were taking 1960s college campuses by storm Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson was inspired to use that same momentum to create a protest so large that it would create an environmental movement. On April [--] [----] An estimated [--] million Americans gathered on what would become known as Earth Day with thousands of college campuses and high schools across the country engaged in the action. It would become known as the largest single-day protest in American history. But even before Earth Day was officially organized" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eY7JqqPPkP4) 2025-04-22T20:38Z 20.3K followers, [---] engagements "Fresh Coast Film Festival with Aaron Peterson Co-Founder Find news about the lakes you love in "The Catch" on Great Lakes Now. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=edRLU21ZyQM) 2023-10-09T19:12Z 15.5K followers, [---] engagements "What is a 'blue economy' You may have heard the phrase blue economy in reference to the Great Lakes region. But what does it mean @circleofblue's Brett Walton breaks down how the Great Lakes region is leveraging its water wealth in Cash Flows: Industry Ecology and the Future of the Great Lakes Blue Economy a project from the Great Lakes News Collaborative. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Economy #BlueEconomy #Water #Ecology #Industry #FreshWater =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f2NJGcubnNE) 2025-05-27T20:03Z 20.9K followers, [---] engagements "How does plastic get into the Great Lakes Tiny bits of plastic are everywhere even in the food we eat. A new documentary Ripples of Plastic explores how these microplastics are impacting Lake Erie and the wider Great Lakes. On our YouTube channel learn how plastics end up in our waterways and what we can do about it. Ripples of Plastic was produced by @wonderhousefilms #microplastics #greatlakes #lakeerie #pollution #environment #greatlakesnow =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gRhIa_AA1CE) 2025-06-17T20:50Z 21.1K followers, [---] engagements "This Lawsuit Could Reshape Farming For multi-generational farmers working the land is a way of life. But what happens when that way of life and the very ground beneath it faces a legal challenge Meet the Iowa farmers whose livelihoods are now at the heart of a court case challenging the U.S. Farm Bill provision called Swampbuster. Learn how this safeguard ensures wetlands are protected by linking conservation to federal farm benefits and what's at stake for their farms and the environment. Watch the full video on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #Farming #Agriculture #Wetlands" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=grGQTJaMHyk) 2025-07-21T20:00Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements "The Outdoors Show That's Been Running Since the 1950s Great Lakes Nows Anna Sysling hit Lake Superior for her first fishing guided by @jimmygretz and Jenny Ciolek from Michigan Out of Doors. Since the 1950s their show has explored everything the states outdoors has to offer. Join Annas adventure and learn more about this long-running program on our YouTube channel #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Trout #Fishing #LakeSuperior =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gv8wJhQyKzs) 2025-09-16T20:25Z 22.7K followers, [---] engagements "Wisconsin's Forgotten Scuba Inventor Great Lakes Now Before Jacques Cousteau became the face of underwater exploration #Wisconsin's Max Gene Nohl was already pushing the limits of what was possible beneath the waves. He helped pioneer diving and underwater filmmaking technology and in [----] set a deep-diving record in #LakeMichigan. Now decades after his death Nohl's memoir is being published for the first time. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #ScubaDiving #Scuba #Underwater #Milwaukee #History 0:00 - Who was Max Gene Nohl 1:13 - Record-breaking Lake Michigan dive 2:38 - Hollywood and business" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gxax0CYZ0kw) 2025-08-04T12:53Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements "Restoring An Ancient Fish Lake #sturgeon have spawned in the Big Manistee River for thousands of years. But by the early 2000s these ancient fish were vanishing. To the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians sturgeon are ancestors. On our YouTube channel learn how the tribe embraced a groundbreaking approach to rebuild the sturgeon population and ensure they return to their traditional spawning waters. #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #fish #michigan #sturgeon #fishing #wildlife #conservation #indigenous =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hH8p7SXBioY) 2025-06-11T20:16Z 21.1K followers, [----] engagements "What's Really Harming Flint Kids Researcher Marc Edwards was among the first scientists to discover Flint's water was contaminated with lead over a decade ago. Now the harm from the messaging around long term health impacts is itself a very real issue for the people of Flint. Learn more and watch the full interview on our YouTube channel and at GreatLakesNow.org #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #flint #michigan #flintwater #flintwatercrisis #lead #drinkingwater #waterinfrastructure #environment #environmentaljustice #cleanwater #watercrisis #waterpollution #leadcontamination SUPPORT for Great Lakes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hnznKRuYO4M) 2024-08-08T15:55Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements "Virtual Town Hall: Climate and the Future of Energy Join Great Lakes Now and Weathered for a lively discussion and multimedia event all about the future of clean energy in the Great Lakes region and beyond. We'll watch an excerpt of 'Weathered: Earth's Extremes' and then GLN's Anna Sysling will moderate a panel of clean energy researchers journalists and industry experts. Featured guests include: --Dr. Brandy Brown energy expert focused on equitable climate solutions --Trip Jennings TV and Film Director behind the PBS Digital Studios' series 'Weathered' --Cody Two Bears Founder and Executive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iHv0f2daLJY) 2024-12-12T13:42Z 15.9K followers, [---] engagements "Great Lakes Blue Economy Virtual Town Hall Join the Great Lakes News Collaborative for a LIVE conversation about the state of the blue economy in the Great Lakes region. Great Lakes Now host Anna Sysling will moderate a panel of journalists discussing their reporting on the relationship between the regions economy and its most abundant natural resource: water. Featured guests include: -Lester Graham of Michigan Public -Kelly House of Bridge Michigan -Brett Walton of Circle of Blue -Fatima Syed of The Narwhal Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iOwYSSc90ro) 2025-05-21T05:50Z 21K followers, [---] engagements "Great Lakes Now Presents: Spring Foraging with Lisa M. Rose Join Great Lakes Now's Anna Sysling and GLN resident forager and contributor Lisa M. Rose for a virtual live gathering all about foraging our way into spring Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To learn more about supporting Detroit PBS and Great Lakes Now visit https://www.detroitpbs.org/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jzNk2d0l2Yw) 2025-05-08T11:47Z 20.6K followers, [---] engagements "This Bill Gives Lakes Lakes Legal Rights Legislation in New York could give bodies of water legal rights. Assemblyman Patrick Burke introduced the Great Lakes and State Waters Bill of Rights part of a growing movement to establish legal rights for rivers lakes and other natural resources. Learn more about the Rights of Nature movement on our channel. #GreatLakes #NewYork #Nature #Conservation #Politics =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kFTXHdcfz-M) 2025-09-24T18:32Z 22.8K followers, [---] engagements "Rivers of Water and Sand - Full Episode In this episode of Great Lakes Now visit the remote Isle Royale National Park to learn how wolves and moose are shaping a delicate island ecosystem see what goes into piloting freighters passing through the Great Lakes and The Catch offers even more news from around the region. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kSXAV7hGXZY) 2023-11-30T20:59Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements "Lake Trout are Lake Superior's Apex Predator GLN's Anna Sysling joined Michigan Out of Doors' @jimmygretz and Jenny Ciolek to go fishing for Lake Superior's apex predator: Lake trout Along the way charter captain Travis White shared why he calls this catch the "wolf of the lake." Watch the full fishing trip on our YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Fishing #LakeTrout #LakeSuperior #InvasiveSpecies =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lYeY1PVlX3g) 2025-09-19T19:55Z 22.7K followers, [----] engagements "Great Lakes Now Presents: Winter Wellness Foraging with Lisa M. Rose Join Great Lakes Now's Anna Sysling and GLN resident forager and contributor Lisa M. Rose for a virtual event all about foraging for wellness as the weather shifts from fall to winter. We'll learn some tips and tricks about wild plants that promote health and as always we'll make room for questions and comments from our live audience. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lhGTZR_due8) 2024-11-11T14:15Z 15.6K followers, [--] engagements "Great Lakes Now Presents: Rockhounding with Chris Cooper featuring Puddingstones Join Great Lakes Now Host Anna Sysling and Chris Cooper of Great Lakes Rocks & Minerals for a fun educational and engaging live event all about rockhounding in the Great Lakes. This time they'll focus on puddingstones with Madeline Sigler a Michigan State University Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nAmQbSkcQGU) 2025-06-10T14:50Z 21K followers, [--] engagements "What happened to the Lake Erie Bill of Rights In [----] Toledo residents voted on the Lake Erie Bill of Rights a city charter amendment that aimed to give the lake legal standing after years of harmful algal blooms and a drinking water crisis. The measure passed but was quickly challenged in court and eventually struck down. Watch the full story on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #LakeErie #GreatLakes #RightsOfNature #Environment #Conservation =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pR9ZyS7pRW8) 2025-09-26T22:01Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements "How Volunteers Helped Unlock the Secrets of Suckers Great Lakes Now Suckers are some of the Great Lakes' most fascinating yet overlooked fish. Known for their epic migrations in spring these "wildebeest of the Great Lakes" play a vital role in the region's ecosystem. But what do we really know about them Dr. Karen Murchie from @sheddaquarium shares findings from a research project powered by a network of dedicated volunteers. Learn how citizen scientists across Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois helped uncover the migration secrets of suckers. #greatlakesnow #greatlakes #fish #citizenscience" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q056G9OfAMQ) 2024-12-16T13:54Z 16K followers, 15.1K engagements "Helping Sturgeon Remember Their River Hundreds of baby sturgeon are collected on the Big Manistee River and raised just steps from where they hatched. The streamside facility keeps their connection to the river intact helping them imprint on this water so theyll return as adults. With minimal filtering and careful care these ancient fish have about an 80% survival rate. Check out our YouTube channel to learn more. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Sturgeon #Fish #Restoration #Michigan #Science =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qKvpiEytVps) 2025-06-24T21:13Z 21.1K followers, [----] engagements "Are the Great Lakes Prepared for a Smoky Future The Catch Great Lakes Now In [----] massive wildfires in Canada sent unprecedented amount of smoke to the Great Lakes region. Doctors and emergency rooms saw an uptick in patients coming in for things like asthma and breathing problems. As climate change makes wildfires more common work needs to be done to prepare people and communities for a smokier future. Brett Walton covered the story for @circleofblue This story is part of The Checkup a project of the Great Lakes News Collaborative. Produced and Written by Adam Fox-Long Narrated by Anna" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qNycn70tOAw) 2024-07-08T16:11Z 15.6K followers, [---] engagements "The Sacred History of Spirit Lake Spirit Lake and Spirit Island hold a sacred place in Ojibwe history marking the sixth stopping place on the tribes journey from the Eastern Seaboard. But for over [--] years a massive steel plant on the shores of Spirit Lake dumped toxic waste into the water causing lasting environmental damage to this sacred site. Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about the restoration of Spirit Lake. This segment was produced by @CGEEmultimedia at @HamlineU #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Ojibwe #Indigeneous #Environment #Restoration #Conservation #Minnesota #NativeAmerican" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r5d_9htNNjI) 2025-03-11T20:59Z 19.3K followers, [----] engagements "What can sound tell us about a forest What does the world's forests sound like when no one is around For over a year the @SoundForestLab has been capturing the soundscapes of forests around the world with [--] microphones in [--] forests listening for every chirp croak buzz and song. Discover more about how researchers are using sound to track biodiversity on our YouTube channel. This story was produced in collaboration with @WisconsinPublicRadio #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #ForestSounds #BirdCalls #Ecology #Biodiversity =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rhTb2phy_lw) 2025-09-03T17:20Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements "Counting Migratory Birds Waves of Change For this month's Waves of Change we spoke with Alison Vilag a bird conservationist and migration counter who has traveled the country and helped document a loss of birds that scientists call "staggering." VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sc2vim15kt0) 2024-04-15T20:34Z 15.6K followers, [---] engagements "Lost Ships and Newsworthy Trees Episode Preview On the next episode of Great Lakes Now join Ian Solomon on a shipwreck adventure in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and find out how researchers at Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary are bringing shipwrecks to your living room. Plus discover the story of a Canadian forest that built a Chicago media empire. A new episode of Great Lakes Now is coming on September 29th =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t-gp211hfcA) 2025-09-24T13:48Z 22.8K followers, [---] engagements "Saving a Vital Spawning Reef from Century-Old Mine Waste Great Lakes Now Copper mining brought prosperity to #Michigans Keweenaw Peninsula. But it left behind a toxic mess. A by-product of copper mining is whats called stamp sands which were dumped into #LakeSuperior. Those stamp sands cover the shoreline for miles even drifting onto Buffalo Reef an important spawning ground for fish. Now theres a new plan for cleaning up the toxic mess. Produced Written and Narrated by Greg King Edited by Bill Allesee Camera Aaron Peterson Mark Riutta Additional Material Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t8p_PmkfahE) 2024-07-02T14:53Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements "Want More Frogs in Your Life Build a Pond Its #WorldFrogDay 🐸 A day to celebrate and raise awareness for frogs and other amphibians. Margot Fass founder of A Frog House in Pittsford New York encourages everyone to build a frog pond. Big or small its easier than you think Frogs can detect water from up to a mile away and you can start your pond any time of year. Why build a frog pond 🐸 Frogs are bioindicators of a healthy environment 🐸 It brings spiritual and mental peace 🐸 Natural insect control 🐸 Encourages compassion and empathy 🐸 Because people love frogs Check out our full interview" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tLyeIbLE5ms) 2025-03-20T19:54Z 19.7K followers, [---] engagements "Lost Ships and Newsworthy Trees Great Lakes Now Full Episode On this episode of Great Lakes Now join Ian Solomon on a shipwreck adventure in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and find out how researchers at Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary are bringing shipwrecks to your living room. Plus discover the story of a Canadian forest that built a Chicago media empire. #GreatLakes #Shipwrecks #Diving #OutdoorAdventure #History #Newspaper #Media #Chicago =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tWFkJpR_U3Q) 2025-09-29T14:04Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements "Coastal Wetlands - Great Lakes Now Virtual Field Trip What is a Habitat Why are they so important Coastal Habitats are crucial to the preservation of the region and Coastal Wetlands provide important resources for all of the plants and animals in the area. Learn more about Great Lakes Now and its Education Resources at http://greatlakesnow.org/education" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tX-OvA22MAI) 2019-11-01T18:08Z 22.3K followers, 56.6K engagements "Discover Lake Ontarios Forgotten Wrecks (from Home) Great Lakes Now In Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary long lost shipwrecks are being revealed. The newest sanctuary in the Great Lakes hosted an expedition that explored more than a dozen wrecks some never seen before. With high quality video photos and 3D models you can dive into these discoveries and explore the depths from the comfort of home. #GreatLakes #LakeOntario #Shipwrecks #Explore #Diving #Technology =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tlTpmdXxn3U) 2025-10-13T13:55Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. 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"Great Lakes Wildlife Great Lakes Now Michigan DNR researchers document the northern madtom - a tiny endangered catfish thats venomous. Then take a cinematic journey through Earths largest freshwater ecosystem the Great Lakes watershed with a preview of a new documentary series. And The Catch has news about the lakes you love. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2022-12-03T22:38Z 25.1K followers, 35.9K engagements
"Restore Release - Great Lakes Now Full Episode - [----] Volunteers work to preserve a historic Great Lakes lighthouse a Chicago community finds new life through embracing its past and high school students learn about Native American culture with the help of lake sturgeon. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the 40"
YouTube Link 2022-01-27T19:43Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements
"This Breakaway Buoy Explored Lake Michigans Icy Waves Great Lakes Now Across the Great Lakes a network of buoys provides real-time data about waves wind and ice. In [----] one buoy broke free drifting nearly to the center of Lake Michigan before washing ashore. The data it collected is helping researchers better understand how winter weather impacts the lakes. #GreatLakes #Science #Weather #Technology #Freshwater #LakeMichigan =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T13:32Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"How This River Keeps Unwanted Fish Away Great Lakes Now In Traverse City Michigan a fish obstacle course is keeping unwanted species out of a river. As dams come down around the world native fish are returning to their home waters. But invasive species are taking advantage of that same access. So how do we separate native fish from undesirable fish In Traverse City researchers are testing an innovative solution called FishPass. This system sorts native fish from invasive species using a combination of obstacles bubble curtains adjustable currents and cameras that hone in on identifying"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T15:46Z 25.3K followers, 14.4K engagements
"Restore Release - [----] - Episode Preview Lighthouse preservation community renewal and sturgeon teach Native American culture. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Charles"
YouTube Link 2022-01-20T18:50Z 25.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Freighters on the Move Great Lakes Now On this episode of Great Lakes Now take a voyage aboard some of the marvels of the lakes: #freighters First Ward Detwiler joins the JW Westcott Company the United States only floating zip code to make deliveries to freighters on the move. Then explore the life of a pilot who helps ships navigate the #GreatLakes. Plus find out what it takes to feed the crew of a [----] foot freighter. =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-28T23:51Z 25.1K followers, 78.9K engagements
"Cooking for the Crew Great Lakes Now VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Charles Stewart Mott Foundation"
YouTube Link 2023-06-07T12:11Z 25.1K followers, 403.5K engagements
"Exploring Lake Huron's Hidden Sinkholes Great Lakes Now In [----] mysterious sinkholes were discovered in northern Lake Huron. Theyve attracted researchers from around the world. But how much water comes through the sinkholes What role do they play in determining how lake levels rise and fall Thats what Steve Ruberg's observing systems researcher with NOAAs Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory research team is trying to find out. Produced by Great Lakes Outreach Media. This segment won a merit award from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters in the [----] Broadcast Excellence Awards"
YouTube Link 2020-01-21T19:10Z 25.1K followers, 556.7K engagements
"Invaders on the Menu Great Lakes Now Zebra mussels and round goby invaded the Great Lakes decades ago. Since then these non-native species have impacted the existing ecosystem. But now scientists are finding native species are benefiting in some ways from their presence. VISIT GreatLakesNow.org a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-l. WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeKe. Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here."
YouTube Link 2020-12-08T16:15Z 25.1K followers, 114.3K engagements
"Has this freighter made its final voyage Great Lakes Now Its been [--] years since a #freighter sank in the #GreatLakes but in the summer of [----] one ship came dangerously close. On June [--] [----] the Michipicoten was carrying a load of iron ore across #LakeSuperior when the crew heard a loud bang. The ship was taking on water. Kent Knechtel was the Michipicotens second engineer whose life was changed by his experience that day. #GreatLakesNow #Shipping #Ships #Boat #Maritime =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-07T13:59Z 25.1K followers, 292K engagements
"The Fitzgerald's Legacy and the Power of Tugs Great Lakes Now Full Episode In the [--] years since the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald there hasnt been another major shipwreck on the Great Lakes. We explore what changed after the Fitzgerald went down. Plus climb aboard the oldest working tugboat on the lakes. #GreatLakes #EdmundFitzgerald #Shipping #Freighter #Tugboat #History =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T12:57Z 25.3K followers, 23K engagements
"How Tugboats Keep the Great Lakes Moving Great Lakes Now Great Lakes Now contributor Kathy Johnson visited Monroe MI to board the oldest operational tugboat on the Great Lakes providing insights into life aboard and examining the essential role these vessels play. #GreatLakes #Tugboat #Shipping #Freighter #Boat =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T12:51Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The Fight to Save Lake Whitefish Great Lakes Now Full Episode Join researchers racing against the clock to save lake whitefish. Then take a seat at Farrand Hall a restaurant that serves up truly local flavors. Plus the Erie Canal celebrates its 200th anniversary. #GreatLakes #Fish #Whitefish #Fishing #Science #Food #Dining #History #LakeErie =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T13:05Z 25.3K followers, 12.1K engagements
"What Did Archeologists Find in This Michigan Farm Great Lakes Now A self taught archeologist went searching for treasure in his own backyardand found it What he unearthed was a gold mine of ancient artifacts in a farm field in southwest Michigan. The discovery has caught the attention of archeologists around the world and is upending what scientists once believed about early civilizations in North America. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2024-02-05T20:35Z 25.1K followers, 74.5K engagements
"Enbridge Line [--] Update - Great Lakes Now - [----] - Segment [--] The oil-and-gas pipeline remains in the Straits of Mackinac where its helping meet some energy needs but also continuing to pose environmental risks if there is damage to it. Here's the latest in the political fight over the proposal for the pipeline's replacement: a tunnel. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV"
YouTube Link 2019-07-25T18:48Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Stocking The Mighty Great Lakes Muskie Great Lakes Now Correction: 0:23 While Ontario and Quebec have stocked muskellunge in the past currently they do not (03/21/2024). The Michigan DNR is aiming to raise and release [-----] Great Lakes muskellunge each year. Muskellunge are at the top of the Great Lakes food chain. As apex predators they play a critical role in keeping the lakes balanced and healthy. Muskies are known for being highly cannibalistic which makes raising tens of thousands of them in small hatchery tanks a huge challenge for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. VISIT"
YouTube Link 2024-03-04T18:07Z 25.1K followers, 111.8K engagements
"Why do Great Lakes freighters last so long Why do Great Lakes freighters sail for decades longer than their ocean counterparts It's the freshwater Unlike saltwater the Great Lakes' freshwater minimizes corrosion allowing vessels like the Michipicoten to operate for longer than [--] years. But keeping these seasoned giants running is a unique challenge for their crews and owners demanding constant maintenance and rigorous inspections. #GreatLakes #Freighters #Maritime #Freshwater #Michipicoten #GreatLakesNow =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-13T18:55Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Edmund Fitzgerald Changed Great Lakes Shipping Great Lakes Now [--] years after the tragic loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald she remains the Great Lakes last major shipwreck. Once these disasters were a regular part of life on the lakes. How has shipping changed since the loss of this iconic vessel #greatlakes #edmundfitzgerald #shipping #freighter #shipwreck #history =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-01T13:17Z 25.3K followers, 13.3K engagements
"Why the Edmund Fitzgerald is More Than a Maritime Tragedy Great Lakes Now In Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy author Thomas Nelson explores how the Edmund Fitzgerald is more than just the subject of a popular song. News Editor Lisa John Rogers spoke with Thomas Nelson about his book his lifelong fascination with the Fitzgerald and what the tragedy can teach us about the evolution of America's economy. #GreatLakes #Shipwreck #EdmundFitzgerald #Shipping #Freighters #History #Economy =========================================== Website:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T13:55Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Net Income Great Lakes Now Great Lakes commercial fishing once employed tens of thousands of people but the industry has shrunk dramatically. Some [--] commercial fishing businesses operate in the state today according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Bay Port Fish Company is one of them. Established in [----] the business has been in Lakon Williamss family since [----]. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2019-11-22T14:37Z 25.1K followers, 18.7K engagements
"Living on a Great Lakes Freighter Great Lakes Now Board a vessel in the Welland Canal the series of locks that allow ships to bypass Niagara Falls and travel with the captain and crew into the stunning Thousand Islands region east of Lake Ontario. This segment was produced by WPBS-TV in Watertown New York. In this segment from partner station WPBS-TV in New York Great Lakes Now introduces you to the men who work on board. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows"
YouTube Link 2019-05-31T18:36Z 25.1K followers, 201.5K engagements
"Is there a fish in the Great Lakes larger than some humans Is there a fish larger than some adult people in the Great Lakes Environmental writer and author of 'The Great Lakes: Fact or Fake' Dave Dempsey sets the record straight. Check out our YouTube channel to put more of your Great Lakes knowledge to the test 🔗 #greatlakesnow #greatlakes #factorfake #fish #sturgeon #water #lakes #detroitriver #underwaterworld #environmentaleducation #interview #science #trivia =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-24T19:38Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Freighter Madness Great Lakes Now VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Consumers"
YouTube Link 2023-05-30T13:40Z 25.1K followers, 174.8K engagements
"Can these invasive reeds be stopped Great Lakes Now Invasive phragmites are taking over Ontarios wetlands choking out native plants and wildlife.@tvotoday takes us to Kettle and Stony Point First Nation where wetland ecologist Janice Gilbert leads efforts to fight back using herbicide controlled burns and the cut-to-drown technique. First Nations leaders and community groups highlight the plants impact and how ongoing intervention aims to restore balance. #GreatLakes #invasivespecies #invasiveplants #canada Can Ontario Stop Invasive Phragmites' Chokehold on Wetlands was produced by @tvotoday"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T13:06Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements
"This Fish Obstacle Course Keeps Invasive Species Out An obstacle course is being built to keep invasive species out of a river. FishPass is a project on the Boardman-Ottaway River in Traverse City Michigan. Its goal is to allow desirable fish into the river while keeping unwanted invasive species out. By using different obstacles environmental conditions and recognition technologies FishPass will sort the fish that enter from Lake Michigan and only allow certain species upstream. Learn more about FishPass on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel or at GreatLakesNow.org #GreatLakes #Fish"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T21:30Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"How the Erie Canal Shaped Our World Great Lakes Now [----] marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal the waterway connecting Lake Erie to the Hudson River New York City and the Atlantic Ocean. The canal slashed the time and cost it took to transport people and products across upstate New York helping to hasten westward expansion and industrialization and built New York City into the financial capital of the United States. Matthew Smith a professor of history at Miami University of Ohio wrote about the Erie Canal for The Conversation. GLN News Editor Lisa John Rogers spoke"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T19:07Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Whitefish Populations Are Collapsing Whitefish populations are collapsing largely due to invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The mussels came to the Great Lakes on European Freighters in the 1980s. Today they blanket the lakebeds depriving baby whitefish of the food they need to survive. The collapse of whitefish has been devastating to local fishing families many of whom have been operating for generations. Read more about the whitefish crisis at https://BridgeMI.com This video was produced in collaboration with Great Lakes Now and @bridge.michigan #shorts #michigan #fishing #whitefish"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T20:15Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"How Tugboats Keep the Great Lakes Moving Tugboats are a crucial part of keeping Great Lakes shipping running smoothly. They spend most of their time assisting larger vessels whether they've run aground lost a bow thruster or just need help navigating a challenging passage. Learn more about Great Lakes tugs-- and climb aboard the oldest working tugboat in the world-- on our YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #Tugboat #Shipping #Boats #Freighter =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T22:00Z 25.3K followers, 15.2K engagements
"How One Invasive Plant Is Devastating Great Lakes Wetlands Invasive phragmites have spread rapidly throughout the Great Lakes region outcompeting native plants degrading wetlands and threatening local wildlife. Janice Gilbert executive director of the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre and a wetland ecologist explains the environmental impacts of this aggressive species. Learn more about Gilberts work and ongoing efforts to protect wetland ecosystems on our YouTube channel. This segment was produced by @tvotoday #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Canada #Ontario #LakeHuron #Phragmites"
YouTube Link 2025-04-11T21:13Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Is there any hope for whitefish Great Lakes whitefish are disappearing largely due to an explosion of invasive mussels. These filter feeders consume much of the food that baby whitefish need to make it to adulthood. But there may be some hope. Lake Superior which has far fewer mussels than the other lakes is the last refuge for whitefish. And another invasive species the round goby may be an unlikely ally in the fight against mussels. This video was produced in partnership with @bridge.michigan Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #Whitefish #Fishing #Mussels"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T21:14Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Whitefish are Fighting for Survival Lake Superior is the lone holdout in a mussel invasion that has overtaken every other Great Lake and threatened the whitefish population. Superior's salvation is credited to low calcium levels that stymie mussels efforts to build shells cold water that hinders their reproduction and relative isolation which limits the boat traffic that spreads invasive species. But a spate of recent outbreaks from Isle Royale to Canadas Nipigon Bay are testing old assumptions about the lakes defenses and leaving scientists feeling uneasy. This video was produced in"
YouTube Link 2025-09-09T15:47Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Time is Running Out for Whitefish Time is running out for Great Lakes Whitefish. Their numbers have been declining for decades and they could disappear entirely in a matter of years. The culprit Invasive mussels that filter away all of the food baby whitefish need to survive. Researchers throughout the region are racing against the clock to find a solution. Is there still time to save whitefish This story is a collaboration with @Bridge.michigan. Watch the full segment on November 24th on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel Read Kelly House's full reporting at https://BridgeMI.com."
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T20:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"At this Restaurant Chefs Forage for Your Food Great Lakes Now At Farrand Hall in Southwest Michigan chefs dont just source their ingredients. They forage for them. What began as a vacation home for owners James Gray and Jacob Hagan has grown into a one-of-a-kind dining experience that gives guests a true taste of the surrounding landscape. GLN News Editor Lisa John Rogers visited Farrand Hall to learn how the teams unique approach connects food place and community. #GreatLakes #Food #Dining #FineDining #Foraging #Restaurant =========================================== Website:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T13:31Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Sorting Fish and a Breakaway Buoy Great Lakes Now Full Episode On this episode of Great Lakes Now explore a project on a Michigan river that keeps undesirable fish away. Then take a canoe out onto the Au Sable River to harvest wild rice. Plus see what a drifting buoy revealed about winter on the lakes. #GreatLakes #Fish #Science #WildRice #Indigenous #Food #Environment =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T14:19Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Gars Deserve a Week of Their Own Great Lakes Now You've heard of shark week. But have you heard of Gar Week This celebration shines a light on one of the Great Lakes' most misunderstood fish species. Often called "trash fish" gars have been relatively unchanged for millions of years giving researchers a glimpse into what life was like in the Jurassic Period. GLN News Editor Lisa John Rogers talks with aquatic ecologist and creator of Gar Week Solomon David to learn more about these scaly swimmers and why they deserve more respect. #GreatLakes #Fish #Ecology #Gar #GarWeek"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T22:37Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Stocking the Great Lakes Spotted Muskie Muskellunge or muskie are one of the largest and most prized fish in the Great Lakes. But hundreds of years of shoreline development have shrunk the spawning grounds of these massive swimmers. For decades the Michigan DNR has raised and stocked muskies with the goal of releasing [-----] fingerlings every year. Learn more about Michigans muskie operation on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #fishing #freshwaterfish #muskie =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T20:28Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Whitefish are in Trouble A staple in this corner of the world for thousands of years lake whitefish is practically revered: Michigan has bodies of water named after it festivals in its honor and a commercial fishing industry based upon it. Its synonymous with Great Lakes food and Great Lakes living said Maureen Abood a cookbook author who spent childhood summers eating baked whitefish during family visits to Harbor Springs. The fish is also on the brink of collapse in lakes Huron and Michigan mainly due to invasive quagga and zebra mussels that filter away nutrients and microorganisms"
YouTube Link 2025-07-01T19:16Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements
"What to Expect for Great Lakes Ice This Winter Despite the bitter cold this January ice coverage on the Great Lakes remains about in line with long term averages. Bryan Mroczka of the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (@noaagreatlakesenvironmenta5689) tells us what we can expect for the rest of the ice season. #GreatLakes #GreatLakeNow #Ice #IceCover #Climate #ClimateChange #Winter #IceFishing #Environment #Weather #Cold #Snow #WinterWeather #IceCoverage #NOAA #Meteorology #ScienceNews #ColdWeather #WeatherUpdate #NaturePhotography #EnvironmentalScience"
YouTube Link 2025-02-01T17:15Z 24.8K followers, [---] engagements
"These Whitefish are Refugees Whitefish stocks in lakes Michigan and Huron have plunged and scientists fear entire bloodlines could be lost within years. With no cure in sight for the mussel invasion that has made the lakes so unlivable some scientists want to move whitefish to inland lakes and ponds where they would live as refugees until conditions improve. This video is a collaboration between @bridge.michigan and Great Lakes Now. #GreatLakes #Fishing #Conservation #LakeMichigan #LakeHuron #Whitefish =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T17:13Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Invasive Carp as Food Minute Updates Great Lakes Now Invasive carp are a troublesome invasive species in U.S. rivers and they threaten the Great Lakes. But some college students are happy to have the fish on their dinner plates Watch the full Great Lakes Now show about invasive carp at: https://youtu.be/tXLyzVWWooY"
YouTube Link 2019-12-11T18:00Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements
"How Wild Rice Goes From Water to Table Great Lakes Now Manoomin or wild riceis Michigans official native grain and an important cultural food source for Anishinaabe peoples throughout the Great Lakes. Once abundant throughout the region its existence has been threatened by dams and environmental pressures. Today theres an effort to restore it. This story was produced in collaboration with @OneDetroit and BridgeDetroit. #WildRice #GreatLakes #Indigenous #NativeAmerican #Michigan #Food #Cooking =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T14:17Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements
"The Dark Side of AI Data Centers on the Great Lakes #datacenters #water The Great Lakes are becoming a hotspot for data centers thanks to the regions cool climate and abundant fresh water. As more tech companies move in questions are being asked about how much water these facilities will use and how they will impact local communities and economies. GLN contributor Stephen Starr covered the story as part of Cash Flows: Industry Ecology and the Future of the Great Lakes Blue Economy a project from the Great Lakes News Collaborative. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Economy #AI #Technology"
YouTube Link 2025-05-30T20:36Z 24.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Who invented the modern snowmobile A century ago Carl Eliason combined an engine motor and skis to create the first modern snowmobile. Originally called the Eliason Motor Toboggan this invention kickstarted an entire powersports industry. @NateSheppard caught up with Jona Eliason Carls granddaughter to explore the snowmobiles roots. You can learn more about Carl and his snowmobile on our YouTube channel #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Wisconsin #Snowmobile #Sled #Snow #History #WinterSports #Winter #Powersports #Invention #Trails =========================================== Website:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-30T18:47Z 24.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Fading Stars and River Bugs - [----] - Episode Preview Citizen scientists chart the night sky measure the health of a river and The Catch. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now"
YouTube Link 2023-03-23T19:28Z 24.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Fire Fish and Food - Great Lakes Now Full Episode - [----] In the third episode of the Great Lakes Now monthly show see how Clevelands Cuyahoga River has been cleaned up since it famously caught fire [--] years ago. Go on a fishing trip for Asian carp and learn to identify all four species that are in or near the Great Lakes. And find out how organic hydroponic farming is creating connections between sustainability technology water conservation and food. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here."
YouTube Link 2019-06-24T19:36Z 25K followers, [---] engagements
"Climate Change and the Great Lakes - GLN Special Earth Month Watch Party In honor of #EarthMonth2023 GLN is showcasing special programming from NOVA and talking about the biggest climate issues and proposed solutions nationally and here in the Great Lakes region. Featured guests include: --Caitlin Saks Senior Producer Nova --Beth Gibbons Social Governance and National Resilience Lead Farallon Strategies --Capri S. Cafaro GLN contributor podcast host and former Ohio Senator who is featured in a forthcoming Great Lakes Now segment featuring a look at how maple sugar production is changing in"
YouTube Link 2023-04-19T12:29Z 25.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Whitefish are disappearing. What can we do Great Lakes Now Lake whitefish are disappearing as invasive mussels filter away food that baby whitefish need to survive. Fishing families who depend on whitefish harvests have had to shift to new species or stop operating entirely. Researchers are working to combat the invaders while protecting remaining whitefish before they disappear. This story was produced in partnership with @bridge.michigan #GreatLakes #Whitefish #LakeMichigan #Fishing =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T13:23Z 25.3K followers, 93.8K engagements
"A Week For An Underappreciated Fish Gars are often considered "trash fish" but aquatic ecologist Solomon David is working to change that. He's a founder of Gar Week a celebration of all thing gars. Watch the full interview with Solomon on our YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #Fish #Gars #GarWeek =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To learn more about"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T17:59Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Cooking for the crew of a [----] foot freighter If you think freighter food is just cafeteria slop think again. Sissy Payment is the cook aboard one of the lake's thousand foot freighters. She creates daily menus and make sure that every crew member has meals they enjoy. To her it's more than a job: it's like taking care of her family. Visit the GLN YouTube channel to learn about what it takes to feed the crew of a [----] foot freighter. #Freighter #Cooking #GreatLakes #Ships #Shipping #Food =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T23:00Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Courting Sunfish - I Speak for the Fish - Great Lakes Now - Web Series Sunfish offer a special opportunity for people particularly families with children to develop a lifelong love affair with nature and fish no worm required. Find all of Kathy Johnson's "I Speak for the Fish" columns here: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/fishspeak VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-03T22:15Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Conflicted Over Copper - Great Lakes Now - [----] - Segment [--] Upstream of Duluth along the St. Louis River the Mesabi Range is one of Minnesotas legendary iron ranges with a history of iron mining. Now a proposed copper mine promises jobs in a region that needs them but it also poses threats to the environment and lawsuits have the project on hold. The issue is before the states Supreme Court and if it moves forward more new mines could follow. This report was made possible in part by the Fund for Environmental Journalism of the Society of Environmental Journalists. SEJ credits The Hewlett"
YouTube Link 2020-10-03T13:48Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The Forest That Built a Media Empire Before the internet TV or radio the Chicago Tribune built a media empire powered by trees. To outmaneuver his rivals Tribune publisher Robert R. McCormick didn't just compete in the headlines-- he built paper mills shipping fleets and entire towns in the Canadian wilderness to control every step of the production process. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Chicago #Newspaper #History #ChicagoHistory #CanadianHistory #Canada #Quebec #Paper #Ontario =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T13:45Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements
"What will it take to stop invasive mussels Invasive quagga mussels have taken over the lakes severely threatening native species like whitefish. So what can we do Researchers like Harvey Bootsma are exploring different ways to control mussel populations. But will any of them work This video was produced in partnership with @bridge.michigan Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #Whitefish #Fish #Fishing #Ecology #GreatLakes #Mussels #InvasiveSpecies =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T22:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Greening the Pullman Neighborhood - Great Lakes Now - Episode [----] - Segment [--] From boom to bust and then boom again. A once-thriving neighborhood on Chicagos South Side fell on hard times when industry dried up. Almost given up for dead the Pullman neighborhood is now reborn as a sustainable green industry success story. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg Great Lakes Now"
YouTube Link 2022-02-02T21:00Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements
"This chef forages for your food In a small Michigan town a unique restaurant offers truly local flavors. At Farrand Hall executive chef Ken Miller leads the kitchen in crafting menus based on what the landscape and the season has to offer. The result is an evolving selection of flavors many of them from right outside the door. Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #Food #Foraging #Cooking #Dining #Restaurant #FarmToTable #FineDining =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T23:00Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements
"The Erie Canal kickstarted the Industrial Revolution When the Erie Canal opened it didn't just slash travel time and cost it changed America's trajectory. By linking the Great Lakes to New York City and the Atlantic Ocean the canal fueled westward expansion allowed new ideas to spread like wildfire and laid the foundations for America's Industrial Revolution. Learn more at https://www.greatlakesnow.org/eriecanal/ #GreatLakes #History #IndustrialRevolution #Economy #NewYork #Industry =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T23:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"When the forest is your pantry At Farrand Hall flavors come from the land just outside the door. In addition to a vegetable garden the kitchen forages for herbs and ingredients on the property's twelve acres. The result is a truly local menu that shifts with the seasons. Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #Food #Foraging #Cooking #Dining #Restaurant #FarmToTable #FineDining =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T23:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Great Lakes Now Presents: Lake Erie Shipwrecks with Brendon Baillod Join Great Lakes Now for a live virtual event all about the fascinating maritime history and technology involved in uncovering shipwrecks of the Great Lakes. This time we're diving into some of the storied wrecks of Lake Erie. GLN's Anna Sysling will be joined by Brendon Baillod of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Research Group. Bring your questions and see you there Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T20:02Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Lake Superior's Wild Island Great Lakes Now For more than [--] years researchers have been closely watching the predator-prey dynamic going on between moose and wolves on Isle Royale National Park. Great Lakes Now travels to the island to meet the lead researcher and find out what hes learned about these creatures. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2023-11-06T19:35Z 23.6K followers, 10K engagements
"The Fitzgerald's Legacy and the Power of Tugs Episode Preview A new episode of Great Lakes Now arrives on October 27th In the [--] years since the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald there hasnt been another major shipwreck on the Great Lakes. We explore what changed after the Fitzgerald went down. Plus climb aboard the oldest working tugboat on the lakes. #GreatLakes #EdmundFitzgerald #Shipping #Freighter #Tugboat #History =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T11:04Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements
"The Catch - Great Lakes Now - Episode [----] - Segment [--] Keep up with the Great Lakes biggest issues. Find out how environmental challenges are impacting your enjoyment of the outdoors and the health of the ecosystem. Go beyond the headlines with reporters from around the region. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/"
YouTube Link 2023-04-11T20:19Z 24.4K followers, [---] engagements
"4 Spooky Lake Stories with Geo Rutherford Great Lakes Now For Halloween we teamed up with @geodesaurus to bring you [--] spooky stories from around the #greatlakes Learn about the permanent resident of the sunken SS Kamloops the mystery of Flight [----] a tragedy at Niagara Falls and the lonliest lighthouse in North America. Happy Halloween Photos provided by: Bowling Green State University Library Brock University Library Archives and Special Collections The US National Archives =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-31T12:57Z 23.5K followers, [----] engagements
"How Freshwater Mussels Hijack Fish Freshwater mussels and fish have a unique relationship. The two creatures depend on each other to survive though the fish isn't exactly a willing participant. Learn more about the lifecycle and importance of freshwater mussels on our YouTube channel.🔗 #greatlakesnow #greatlakes #newepisode #freshwater #water #mussels #fish #river #restoration #ecosystem #diving #michigan #grandrapids #specialists #endangeredspecies =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-10T16:08Z 23K followers, [----] engagements
"Can This Invasive Reed Be Stopped Invasive fish and mussels get a lot of attention but some of the most damaging invasive species in the Great Lakes are plants. Meet invasive phragmites: a fast-spreading reed that's been choking wetlands and shorelines for decades. Ecologist Janice Gilbert executive director of the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre has made it her mission to fight back. Check out the full segment on our YouTube channel 🔗 This segment was brought produced by @tvotoday #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Canada #Ontario #LakeHuron #Phragmites #InvasiveSpecies#Wetlands #Ecology #Water"
YouTube Link 2025-04-09T20:27Z 23K followers, [----] engagements
"Our Favorite Great Lakes Stories of [----] At Great Lakes Now we love telling stories about the Great Lakes Region. Here's a look back at some of our favorite pieces from [----] Find all of these and more at https://GreatLakesNow.org #GreatLakes #Freighter #Environment #Train #HighSpeedRail #Science #PublicMedia #EnvironmentalJournalism =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T22:45Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"What makes gars so unique Gar Week is a celebration of all things gars. GLN caught up with the expert on all things gars aquatic ecologist Solomon David to learn more about this unique fish. Watch the full interview with Solomon on our Youtube channel. #GreatLakes #Fish #Gar #GarWeek #Ecology #shorts =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To learn"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T18:37Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Mussels are Killing Whitefish The waters off Sleeping Bear Dunes where white sand meets a blue so transparent its possible to stand onshore and see fish swimming fathoms deep have inspired comparisons to the Caribbean. The clear aquamarine waters are an illusion: beautiful but so devoid of food and nutrients theyve become a wasteland for whitefish and other creatures that have inhabited the Great Lakes for thousands of years. That's because of the invasive zebra and quagga mussels that filter out the phytoplankton and nutrients that these fish eat to survive. Scientists are trying to find a"
YouTube Link 2025-08-06T20:10Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements
"3 Takeaways from CopperDog [----] On February 28th the [----] CopperDog event kicked off in Calumet Michigan. Detroiter and Great Lakes Now contributor Ian John Solomon made the trek up to the Keweenaw Peninsula where he was met with a -11F wind chill [--] mph wind gusts endless snow and an unforgettable experience. Here are three key takeaways from his time at CopperDog 2025: 🏂 Yoopers do winter right. Harsh conditions didnt stop the raceor the crowd. In fact when the conditions proved too mighty for the temporary dogsled track walls spectators happily held the walls up themselves. 🐕 Big Dogs:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-06T21:55Z 24.6K followers, [---] engagements
"A Political Blind Date - Great Lakes Now Full Episode - [----] FREE LESSON PLANS with this video: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2022/02/1030-political-lesson-plan/ Karen Weaver was mayor of Flint Michigan during the height of the citys water crisis which was caused when state officials failed to safeguard the drinking water. Mitch Twolan is mayor of Huron-Kinloss in Ontario. He thinks officials can maintain safety at a proposed nuclear storage facility on the shores of Lake Huron. In this episode the two mayors meet for a frank exchange of views. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit"
YouTube Link 2021-10-30T00:00Z 23K followers, [----] engagements
"Are we any closer to solving Lake Erie's algal blooms In [----] a toxic algae bloom in Lake Erie left nearly half a million people in the Toledo area without clean drinking water. The algae bloom was caused by phosphorus from agricultural manure and fertilizer flowing into the lake. In the decade since the Toledo water crisis little has been done to prevent algae blooms on Lake Erie. A new lawsuit seeks to change that. Watch the full segment on our YouTube channel or at GreatLakesNow.org #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #toledo #lakeerie #ohio #algae #water #drinkingwater #waterquality #pollution"
YouTube Link 2024-08-06T16:26Z 23.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The Federal Program That Funds Water Projects Great Lakes Now President Donald Trump is proposing a 90% cut to the federal funding that helps states pay for water projects. But how does that funding actually work We teamed up with @circleofblue's Brett Walton to speak with water policy expert Mae Stevens to talk about the State Revolving Funds how they work and what happens if that money disappears. #water #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #policy #waterinfrastructure #trumpadministration #politics #budget #congress =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T16:43Z 23.4K followers, [---] engagements
"The Edmund Fitzgerald is more than a maritime tragedy As a child Thomas Nelson became fascinated by the Edmund Fitzgerald after seeing one of its lifeboats in a museum. As an adult and elected official he realized that the Edmund Fitzgerald was more than a maritime tragedy it was a chapter in America's story of deindustrialization. This realization led him to write Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy. Watch our full conversation with Nelson on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #EdmundFitzgerald #GreatLakes #Shipping #Freighter #Economy"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T22:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Is Lake Superior the biggest lake on Earth Does Lake Superior hold more water than any other lake in the world Dave Dempseyenvironmental writer and author The Great Lakes: Fact or Fakeclears up the answer to this question and more. Check out our YouTube channel for more facts from around the Great Lakes #greatlakesnow #greatlakes #factorfake #lakesuperior #lakes #water #world #environmentaleducation #science #learning #interview #underwater #trivia =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-27T20:59Z 24.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Exploring Lake Huron's Hidden Sinkholes Lake Hurons Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is home to at least [--] underwater sinkholes. Formed as groundwater eroded the limestone below these pockets create conditions where cyanobacteria which first oxygenated the planet thrive. Find this story and more on the Great Lakes Now Youtube channel. #GreatLakes #LakeHuron #Science #ThunderBay #Geology #Environment =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T21:29Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"What archeologists found in this Michigan farm When you think of archeology you probably think of ancient Egypt or Rome. But in Michigan's St. Joseph County archeologists are searching for signs of Clovis People some of the first inhabitants of North America. Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #Michigan #Archeology #Artifacts #AncientHistory =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-02T23:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Toxic Algae and the Climate Conundrum Great Lakes Now Each summer toxic algal blooms grow in Lake Erie and threaten drinking water for communities along the lake. Go along on research boats and into the laboratories with scientists working to predict and prevent these blooms. This show is part of From Rust to Resilience: What climate change means for Great Lakes cities a collaborative reporting project that includes six members of the Institute for Nonprofit News (Belt Magazine The Conversation Ensia Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television MinnPost and Side Effects Public Media) as well"
YouTube Link 2020-04-20T16:30Z 24.4K followers, 15.2K engagements
"How to get a job on a tugboat So you want to work on a tugboat Here are some tips on what you need to know from third generation tugman Captain Paul C. LaMarre III Learn more about Great Lakes tugs on the GLN YouTube channel. #Boats #Tugboat #Shipping #Freighters #GreatLakes #shorts =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To learn more about"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T22:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"They built a paper mill to win a war In the first half of the 20th century The Chicago Tribune built their own paper mills and lumber operations throughout Canada to be their own private supply of newsprint. The operation was so successful that it helped the Tribune win the Chicago Circulation War. Learn more about the Tribune's newsprint empire on the GLN YouTube channel. #Chicago #Newspaper #History #Canada #Ontario #Paper #Papermaking #shorts =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T22:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Explore Shipwrecks From Home Did you know that you can explore shipwrecks right from your couch NOAA has 3D models of Great Lakes shipwrecks available online. Ben Ioset a Marine Archaeologist with NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries was part of a two week expedition that scanned and photographed more than a dozen wrecks in Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. Learn more on our YouTube channel #GreatLakes #Shipwrecks #Technology #History #LakeOntario =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T19:31Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Climbing Lake Superior's Ice Walls GLN contributor Ian Solomon took a trip to Munising Michigan to climb the epic ice walls along Lake Superior. Watch Ian's full ice climbing adventure on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #Climbing #IceClimbing #LakeSuperior #PicturedRocks #UpperPeninsula #WinterSports =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T20:30Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Soo Locks - Great Lakes Now - [----] - Web Extras The largest and most utilized lock at the Soo has been drained of over [--] million gallons of water. With the locks closed for what is usually an icy winter the Army Corps of Engineers uses this time to repair the lock. Great Lakes Now multimedia producer Ric Mixter was invited to tour the locks as the maintenance is being performed and he shares that sometimes crew have to get on their hands and knees to repair this crucial waterway. VISIT GreatLakesNow.org a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2020-02-19T15:30Z 23K followers, [----] engagements
"How should we remember the Edmund Fitzgerald According to Thomas M. Nelson author of Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy the Edmund Fitzgerald is more than a maritime tragedy: it's a cautionary tale. Keep an eye out for our full interview with Nelson on the Great Lakes Now YouTube Channel. #EdmundFitzgerald #Book #History #Shipping #Economy #GreatLakes #Shorts #Interview =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T18:31Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Can you eat invasive mussels Can we eat our way out of the Great Lakes mussel invasion Viewers have asked us if invasive quagga and zebra mussels are edible so we looked into it. The findings Don't eat the mussels. These mussels are voracious filter feeders meaning they suck up lake water and feed on small organisms. That also means they absorb contaminants in the water and that accumulates in the mussels. And even if you have mussels that you know for certain come from a clean environment they are far from seafood delicacies. Quagga and zebra mussels are small with very little meat. Not"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T23:01Z 25.3K followers, 15.1K engagements
"Unpaid Bills - Episode [----] - Segment [--] As part of the Waters True Cost journalism project Bridge Michigan journalist Kelly House investigates the underfunding of systems expected to deliver clean safe drinking water. Beginning in Benton Harbor and moving on to South Haven learn about how a legacy of underinvestment is catching up with water systems in communities throughout the Michigan. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos:"
YouTube Link 2022-05-29T00:30Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements
"How The Emerald Ash Borer Has Devastated Forests These squiggly lines on ash trees were not made by artists. They're made by emerald ash borer (EAB) larvae and they show us how EAB have devastated forests. For years researchers have been trying to solve this problem by cutting down trees using insecticides and wasps that kill EAB. But there may be another solution. Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about how researchers are attempting to save ash trees. This segment was produced in partnership with the Points North Podcast and the Boardman Review. Check out Points North at"
YouTube Link 2025-03-18T21:03Z 24.2K followers, [----] engagements
"What's Next for Great Lakes Restoration Funding Great Lakes Now The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) has funded thousands of projects to combat pollution and invasive species. But its future is uncertain. After proposing cuts in his first term President Trump reversed course in [----]. With environmental funding under scrutiny it's unclear what the future holds for the GLRI in his second term. Great Lakes Now caught up with @Grist reporters Izzy Ross and Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco to learn more about the GLRI and its future. #restoration #environment #politics #trump #federalfunding"
YouTube Link 2025-04-02T14:15Z 23.3K followers, [----] engagements
"#patibrahmachari #love #explorepage #shortvideos #viral #youtube #ytshorts #music #shorts #dangal"
YouTube Link 2025-11-23T05:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Who Was Edmund Fitzgerald You probably know about the Edmund Fitzgerald but who was the ship named after Who was Edmund Fitzgerald Edmund Fitzgerald was the President and Chairman of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company which owned the vessel. He was so reluctant to lend his name to the ship that he abstained from the vote that bestowed it. Despite this the ship was a source of pride for Fitzgerald. He was even gifted a scale model of the vessel which he kept in his office. When the ship sank on November 10th [----] Fitzgerald was reportedly distraught. Today the name remains"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T20:00Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Killer Trees and Sacred Waters Great Lakes Now In this episode of Great Lakes Now: how trees are fighting back against the emerald ash borer and what goes into restoring a sacred lake after generations of pollution. #environment #restoration #conservation #pollution #indigenous #ohio #minnesota =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To learn more"
YouTube Link 2025-02-24T15:03Z 17.3K followers, 17.8K engagements
"Investigating Lake Ontario's Forgotten Shipwrecks At Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary the newest sanctuary in the Great Lakes a two-week expedition was conducted to document more than a dozen shipwrecks some of which had never been seen before. The expedition used a remotely operated vehicle or ROV nicknamed Rhody to capture high resolution video photos and 3D models of these sunken sites. Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel #GreatLakes #LakeOntario #Shipwrecks #Archaeology #History #Artifacts #Ships #NewYork =========================================== Website:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T18:49Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"February Episode Premiere Party Join us for a look at one of the segments from our latest episode of Great Lakes Now and stick around for a live conversation with an expert who can answer your questions about forestry and biodiversity in the Great Lakes region. Featured guest: --Dr. Rachel Kappler coordinator for partners of the Great Lakes Basin Forest Health Collaborative VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great"
YouTube Link 2025-02-17T20:03Z 17.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Are the ash trees doomed Great Lakes Now The emerald ash borer (EAB) has devastated North Americas ash trees but some are fighting back. Researchers in Ohio discovered 'lingering ash'trees with genetic resistance to the invasive beetle. These trees not only survive but even kill EAB larvae. Could this be the key to saving an entire species This segment was produced in partnership with the Points North podcast and The Boardman Review. Check out Points North at https://pointsnorthpodcast.org. #trees #invasivespecies #conservation #restoration #forest ==========================================="
YouTube Link 2025-03-03T14:26Z 24.2K followers, 241.6K engagements
"Lake Superior's Warming Waters Great Lakes Now Climate change brings warmer temperatures to all corners of our planet. And now the worlds largest lakes feel the effects. Lake Superior which is the largest deepest and coldest Great Lake - is among the fastest warming of the worlds largest lakes. Explore the implications including less ice coverage in winter extreme weather and potentially hazardous algal blooms. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X:"
YouTube Link 2024-05-08T14:27Z 23K followers, 73.6K engagements
"Roads Get Riskier After Daylight Saving A study suggests that year-round daylight saving time would limit vehicle collisions with deer and save approximately $1.2 billion annually. That same study found a 16% spike in deer collisions after daylight saving ends. Learn more about it at https://GreatLakesNow.org #Deer #Cars #CarInsurance #CarCrashes #Roadkill =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T20:01Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements
"The Launch and Loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald When the Edmund Fitzgerald was christened and launched in June [----] she was the largest vessel sailing the lakes. For [--] years she hauled taconite from mines in Minnesota and earned the nickname "The Queen of the Lakes." That made it all the more shocking when the Fitzgerald sank on November 10th [----]. Learn more about how the Edmund Fitzgerald changed Great Lakes shipping on the GLN YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #EdmundFitzgerald #Shipping #Freighter =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T20:40Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"A self taught archeologist made a major discovery A self taught archeologist in Michigan made a major discovery just miles from where he was born. Growing up Tom Talbot was fascinated by the artifacts that could be found in local farms and fields. Eventually is artifact hunting led him to a find that's shedding light on what we know about ancient civilizations in North America. Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #Michigan #Archeology #Artifacts #AncientHistory =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T23:01Z 25.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Why America Needed the Erie Canal [---] years ago the opening of the Erie Canal solved one of America's biggest logistical problems: how to quickly move people and goods from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. New York governor DeWitt Clinton pushed for a canal linking Lake Erie to the Hudson River and New York City drastically cutting travel time and costs and helping launch America's Industrial Revolution. Learn more at https://www.greatlakesnow.org/eriecanal/ #GreatLakes #History #Economy #IndustrialRevolution #NewYork #Infrastructure =========================================== Website:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T21:01Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Alarming Lake Levels Great Lakes Now Heavy precipitation in [----] has brought a lot of water into the Great Lakes basin and the results are visible all along the shoreline: submerged docks flooded roads vanishing beaches water lapping at some coastal homes. But one industry is benefitting from the high waters. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-l. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M."
YouTube Link 2019-08-23T16:18Z 23.8K followers, 40.3K engagements
"Is Nuclear Power Clean Energy The Catch A draft report was released by Michigans Public Service Commission that says if the state wants to meet its goal of being carbon free by [----] it will need to invest in new nuclear energy. Sheri McWhirter covered the story for @mlive. The Catch is Great Lakes Now's roundup of news stories from around the Great Lakes. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great"
YouTube Link 2024-03-12T18:10Z 19.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Meet the Scientists Exploring the Great Lakes' Hidden Habitats Great Lakes Now Researchers at @michigantech's Great Lakes Research Center are mapping the lakebeds using cutting-edge technology. Hayden Henderson gives us a look into the tools they use to document benthic habitats and gather detailed images of the lakebeds. #GreatLakes #Environment #Technology #Wildlife #underwater Meet the Scientists Exploring the Lakes Hidden Habitats was produced by Great Lakes Now/Detroit PBS. Produced by Anna Sysling Adam Fox-Long Written by Adam Fox-Long Hosted by Anna Sysling Edited by Bill Allesee"
YouTube Link 2025-04-14T13:12Z 20.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Mussel Blasting Great Lakes Now Zebra mussels clog pipelines and water pumps and overtake seawalls and need to be blasted off. Go underwater with some commercial divers who are cleaning mussels off of infrastructue IN the Great Lakes. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-l. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Laurie & Tim Wadhams Consumers Energy Foundation Eve &"
YouTube Link 2020-02-19T21:56Z 20K followers, 14.8K engagements
"See Shipwrecks from Above Want to explore shipwrecks without diving in Take a glass bottom boat tour at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to see remarkably well preserved pieces of Great Lakes maritime history. GLN contributor Ian Solomon visited the sanctuary to discover the many ways you can connect with these sunken stories. Watch the full segment on our YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #Shipwreck #History #Boat #LakeHuron #MarineSanctuary =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T21:09Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Planting Trees to Fight Asthma Waves of Change Great Lakes Now spoke with Brenda Coley Co-Executive Director of the urban network and non-profit organization Milwaukee Water Commons. The group has a Water City agenda that takes an intersectional approach to laying out climate issues and proposed solutions for Wisconsins largest city. Waves of Change is a digital series highlighting the diverse people and perspectives shaping the environmental movement throughout the Great Lakes. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-03-18T13:19Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"GLN June Episode Premiere Party Join GLN Host Anna Sysling for a special look at one of the segments from our latest episode and a live conversation with some of the people involved in the story. Featured guests include: -Maritime Expert Roger LeLievre the editor and publisher of the [----] Know Your Ships: Guide to Boats & Boatwatching on the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Seaway" -Chris Gillcrist Director Emeritus of the National Museum of the Great Lakes Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-01T12:49Z 22.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Rivers of Water and Sand - Episode Preview Explore Indiana's shoreline erosion dilemma and Michigan dam removal efforts. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the"
YouTube Link 2023-11-22T17:00Z 10.8K followers, [---] engagements
"How One Tribe Reimagined Sturgeon Restoration Restoring lake #sturgeon in the Big Manistee River presented unique challenges for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. On our YouTube channel learn how the tribe reimagined conservation with a new approach that embraced gentle catch methods and avoided aggressive handling techniques. #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #fishing #fish #michigan #conservation #indigenous =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T21:07Z 21.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Saving a Vital Spawning Reef from Century-Old Mining Waste Great Lakes Now Buffalo Reef is one of the most productive spawning reefs in Lake Superior providing an estimated $4.5 million in revenue through commercial and recreational fishing every year. But century-old mining waste called stamp sand is threatening this vital habitat and forcing some fishermen to move elsewhere. Visit our channel to watch the full segment and learn more about the fight to save Buffalo Reef. The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (@glifwc) provided footage for this segment. #greatlakesnow"
YouTube Link 2024-07-02T16:51Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Wisconsin's Forgotten Inventor Did you know scuba diving can trace its roots back to Milwaukee Wisconsin In [----] Max Gene Nohl set a world deep diving record in Lake Michigan. He also built early underwater filmmaking tech and created a free-swimming lung five years before Jacques Cousteau. Now decades after his death his memoir has finally been published. Watch the full story on our YouTube channel #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Scuba #Diving #Underwater #History #Wisconsin #Milwaukee =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-18T19:19Z 22.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Rescuing Freighters and Busting Swamps Great Lakes Now Full Episode On this episode of Great Lakes Now: Its been [--] years since a #freighter sank in the #GreatLakes but in June [----] one ship came dangerously close. For one crew member the experience was life changing. Then learn about a legal battle that could have major consequences for farmers and the #environment. #GreatLakesNow #Agriculture #Shipping #Freighters =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-30T13:55Z 21.2K followers, [----] engagements
"GLN September Episode Premiere Party Join GLN for the latest episode premiere party. Host Anna Sysling will showcase a story all about the history research and science of Great Lakes shipwrecks We'll watch the featured segment from the new episode and then talk with Brendon Baillod of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Research Group to learn more and to answer YOUR questions VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows"
YouTube Link 2024-10-01T12:53Z 22.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Great Lakes Now Presents: Summer Foraging with Lisa M. Rose Join Great Lakes Now's Anna Sysling and GLN resident forager and contributor Lisa M. Rose for a virtual live gathering all about foraging our way into easy summer abundance. Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To learn more about supporting Detroit PBS and Great Lakes Now visit https://www.detroitpbs.org/"
YouTube Link 2025-08-08T11:50Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Why Farmers are Fighting to Save Wetlands Farmers in Iowa and South Dakota are fighting to save Swampbuster a provision of the U.S. Farm Bill that ties federal benefits for farmers to wetland conservation. Meet the farmers who fear increased flooding on their own farms if this critical safeguard is overturned. On our YouTube Channel learn more about Swampbuster and the role wetlands play in slowing and storing floodwater. #Swamp #Farming #Agriculture #Wetlands #Conservation #SwampBuster #Farmers #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow =========================================== Website:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T19:13Z 22.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Climate and Conservation: Spring Bird Migration in the Great Lakes Join Great Lakes Now for a multimedia celebration of bird conservation and spring migration across the Great Lakes region. We'll check out the short film "Birds of Paradise" from Points North and the Boardman Review which follows a waterbird migration counter at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory near Paradise Michigan. Then we'll tune in to a live conversation with avian researchers from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and regional experts about conservation efforts to protect a variety of bird species across the Great Lakes."
YouTube Link 2025-04-17T12:37Z 20.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Fading Stars and River Bugs - Great Lakes Now Full Episode - [----] In this episode of Great Lakes Now we focus on citizen science with a look at initiatives to chart changes to the night sky counting insect larva to measure the health of our waterways and The Catch offers news from around the Great Lakes. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-29T17:31Z 20.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Great Lakes Now Episode Premiere Party - Fur Trade Nation Join Great Lakes Now for an episode premiere party where we'll feature a segment all about the history of the fur trade from an Ojibwe perspective and then talk with featured guests and answer your audience questions live VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now"
YouTube Link 2025-01-28T14:05Z 16.6K followers, [---] engagements
"The Great Lakes Have a Plastic Problem Great Lakes Now Microplastics are turning up everywhere especially in the #GreatLakes. Ripples of Plastic is a documentary that investigates how plastic pollution enters the lakes and what its doing do #wildlife #water and people. Hear from scientists uncovering the toll plastics are taking on our environment and food. #greatlakesnow #Pollution #Plastic #Microplastic #Documentary =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-09T13:35Z 21.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Using AI to Detect Bird Calls How do researchers process more than [------] hours of audio For more than a year the @SoundForestLab has been recording forests around the world 24/7. They use machine learning classifiers to identify individual species and track biodiversity. On our YouTube channel learn more about how researchers are using sound to measure forest health. This story was produced in collaboration with @WisconsinPublicRadio #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Biodiversity #AI #MachineLearning #Bioacoustics =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T19:30Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements
"What does a healthy forest sound like Great Lakes Now What can sound tell us about the health of forests The Soundscape Baselines Project has been recording the natural sounds of forests around the world to track biodiversity and environmental change. From their lab in Madison Wisconsin the researchers are building an archive of forest audio that will help future scientists understand how these ecosystems evolve. This story was produced in collaboration with @WisconsinPublicRadio and @pbswisconsin. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Soundscapes #Ecology #forests #ForestSounds #Birds"
YouTube Link 2025-09-01T13:35Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements
"This Wetland Fight Could Go to the Supreme Court Great Lakes Now A court case pitting farmer against farmer in #Iowa could decide the fate of wetlands nationwide. Theres a provision in the US Farm Bill called Swampbuster which is designed to protect wetlands. However one Iowa landowner is suing the Federal Government claiming Swampbuster is unconstitutional. Many environmentalists see it as the last guardrail against the destruction of vital #wetlands. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Agriculture #Environment #LegalNews #SupremeCourt =========================================== Website:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-14T13:49Z 22.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Mountain Bike Trail Builders - GLN September Episode Sneak Peak Watch Party Join GLN for a watch party ahead of the new September episode We'll showcase a segment about mountain biking and trail building from the latest show talk with experts and bring your thoughts questions and comments into the LIVE conversation Featured guests include: --Gina Nicholas Steering Committee Member of the Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition --Aaron Rogers President and Founder of Rock Solid Trail Contracting. Aaron has over a decade of mountain bike trail construction experience and was previously the"
YouTube Link 2023-09-20T12:29Z 15.6K followers, [---] engagements
"The Ship Was Taking On Water On June [--] [----] the freighter Michipicoten was on its way to Sault Ste. Marie when the crew discovered a problem: the ship was taking on water. Kent Knechtel the ships 2nd engineer would never forget what happened next. Visit our channel to find out what happened to the Michipicoten. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #LakeSuperior #Freighter #Ship #shipping #Boat =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-15T20:21Z 22.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The Great Lakes Agenda - Great Lakes Now Full Episode - [----] The White House and the U.S. Senate have changed hands and the federal government may move in a new and in some ways dramatically different direction. What does the future look like for the Great Lakes with Joe Biden in the Oval office The economy the environment the climate and our health may hang in the balance. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-l. WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeKe."
YouTube Link 2021-01-27T21:35Z 20.6K followers, [----] engagements
"More Fire More Water Great Lakes Now Full Episode On the next episode of Great Lakes Now learn how indigenous practices are informing forest management in Minnesota. Plus check out an interview with Professor Stephen Shaw about why were seeing more intense rainfall and what that means for communities in the region. Finally discover the origins of the modern snowmobile and the challenges the industry is facing today. UPDATE: On April [--] [----] it was announced that former Arctic Cat executive Brad Darling along with an investment group purchased Arctic Cat with the intention of continuing"
YouTube Link 2025-04-28T23:00Z 20.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Michigan DNR Begins Annual Muskie Stocking This month the @michigandnr kicks off its annual muskie rearing. Researchers will head out on the Detroit River at night searching for muskies ready to spawn. To hit their goal of releasing [-----] fingerlings in September theyll need to collect [------] eggs. Want to see how they do it Check out Stocking the Mighty Great Lakes Muskie on our YouTube channel. #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #fish #michigan #detroit #muskie #fishing #wildlife =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-15T19:19Z 22.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Canadian Water Infrastructure The Catch Great Lakes Now Find "News about the Lakes You Love" in "The Catch" on Great Lakes Now. https://www.greatlakesnow.org/the-catch/ VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and"
YouTube Link 2022-06-01T19:04Z 19.7K followers, [---] engagements
"What is the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has funded projects to restore vital ecosystems improve water quality and support local economies with bipartisan backing since its inception in [----]. But with federal funding for environmental projects now in question could the GLRIs future be at risk Learn more about the GLRI on our YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #environment #restoration #water #federalfunding #conservation =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T14:54Z 20K followers, [---] engagements
"Michigan Water Infrastructure Forum The passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) presents a real opportunity for Michigan to address its water infrastructure needs. These two bills provide billions of dollars that state and local governments can strategically invest to reimagine and rebuild Michigans crumbling water infrastructure. For the past two decades Congressman Dan Kildee and Macomb County Water Commissioner Candice Miller have been staunch advocates for protecting Michigans most precious resource our vast water supply. With 80% of"
YouTube Link 2021-11-30T11:35Z 19.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Battling Invaders and Exploring Hidden Habitats Great Lakes Now On this episode of Great Lakes Now discover how communities are tackling the threat of invasive phragmites. Next meet the scientists using cutting-edge technology to map the lakebeds and uncover the hidden ecosystems beneath the surface. Plus the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has long enjoyed bipartisan support but its future is far from certain. Whats in store for the GLRI under a second Trump administration #greatlakes #invasivespecies #environment #conservation #technology ==========================================="
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T13:27Z 20K followers, [----] engagements
"The Landowner Challenging U.S. Wetland Protections Meet Jim Conlan a hedge fund manager suing the USDA over Swampbuster a provision designed to protect wetlands. Conlan argues the law unconstitutionally devalues his land by prohibiting economic use. But while Swampbuster is technically voluntary opting out means farmers forgo crucial federal benefits making the choice anything but simple. Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about this legal challenge and its implications for farms and land use. #Farming #Agriculture #Wetlands #Conservation #SwampBuster #Farmers #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow"
YouTube Link 2025-07-23T19:30Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements
"March Episode Premiere Party Join GLN Host Anna Sysling for a look at one of the segments featured in the latest episode of Great Lakes Now and stick around for a conversation with experts to get your questions answered live Featured guests include: -Izzy Ross Reporter with Interlochen Public Radio and Grist -Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco Reporter with WBEZ Chicago and Grist VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes"
YouTube Link 2025-03-27T04:38Z 19.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Supreme Court Un-Protects Many U.S. Wetlands There is concern about millions of acres of wetlands across America including the Great Lakes region following a U.S. Supreme Court decision. The ruling weakens the authority of the EPA to regulate wetlands on private property and while some farmers and developers support the decision environmentalists are worried. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to"
YouTube Link 2023-10-05T20:43Z 15.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Lake Superior Trout Fishing feat. @jimmygretz Great Lakes Now Join GLN host Anna Sysling and Michigan Out of Doors' @jimmygretz for a day of trout fishing on Lake Superior Michigan Out of Doors has been showcasing the states many outdoor opportunities since the early 1950s. Airing on stations across Michigan Indiana Illinois Ohio Wisconsin and Canada hosts Jimmy Gretzinger and Jenny Ciolek take viewers on adventures in fishing hunting and more. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Michigan #LakeSuperior #Fishing #Angling #Trout #Outdoors =========================================== Website:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-08T12:59Z 22.8K followers, [---] engagements
"How Scientists Explore the Lake Beds Researchers like Hayden Henderson from the @MTU_GLRC at @michigantech are using cutting-edge tech to map lake beds and document the organisms that live there. Check out the fascinating tools they use to explore underwater habitats. Learn more and watch the full segment on the Great Lakes Now YouTube. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Water #Lakes #Sonar #Underwater #Technology #Research #Environment #Data #WaterQuality #Maps #Information #Resources =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-17T17:17Z 20.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Great Lakes Now Ships and Shipwrecks - [----] - Episode Preview Come aboard a tugboat that delivers mail -- and more -- to ships on the Great Lakes. Learn about life on a Great Lakes freighter. And dive into some incredible shipwrecks that you dont necessarily need a scuba tank to see in the Great Lakes only national marine sanctuary. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-l. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the"
YouTube Link 2019-05-17T20:52Z 22.5K followers, [---] engagements
"How Regina Strong's upbringing informs her approach to environmental justice Waves of Change Regina Strong leads the Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate (OEJPA) in @MichiganEGLE but did you know she grew up in Ohio Listen to the latest Waves of Change to hear more about her back story and the grant opportunities shes been working on for Michiganders The deadline for MI Impact grants is July [--] and the Michigan Justice40 Accelerator deadline is Aug [--]. Learn more and listen to the full Waves of Change conversation here:"
YouTube Link 2024-07-09T19:53Z 15.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Great Lakes Now Presents: Rockhounding with Chris Cooper feat. Copper Join Great Lakes Now Host Anna Sysling and Chris Cooper of Great Lakes Rocks & Minerals for a fun educational and engaging live event all about rockhounding in the Great Lakes. This time they'll focus on copper with A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum Director and Curator John A. Jaszczak. Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T02:52Z 22.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Did this ship almost sink While emergencies on the water are rare the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald proves that tragedies can happen. On June [--] [----] the freighter Michipicoten began taking on water after developing a crack in her hull. The ships 2nd engineer Kent Knechtel shares his experience aboard the Michipicoten and how it changed his life. Learn more on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #LakeSuperior #Freighter #Ship #shipping #Boat =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T18:42Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Eavesdropping on Birds and Catching Fish Great Lakes Now Full Episode On this episode of Great Lakes Now: What can we learn by eavesdropping on forests A global project based in Wisconsin has been finding out. Then GLN host Anna Sysling heads to Lake Superior for a fishing trip with @jimmygretz and Michigan Out of Doors. And we ask: should nature have legal rights #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Fishing #LakeSuperior #Soundscape #Ecology #Law #Rights #Policy =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T11:57Z 22.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Who Invented Snowmobiles And Why Aren't They Selling Great Lakes Now UPDATE: On April [--] [----] it was announced that former Arctic Cat executive Brad Darling along with an investment group purchased Arctic Cat with the intention of continuing snowmobile manufacturing. @LakelandPBSofficial covered the story here: https://lptv.org/textron-sells-trf-based-arctic-cat-to-former-executive-investment-group/ The modern #snowmobile was invented by Carl Eliason in Sayner #Wisconsin launching a booming industry. For decades riders across the Great Lakes region have embraced the snowmobile as a winter"
YouTube Link 2025-04-24T16:10Z 20.5K followers, 36.5K engagements
"Classroom Nm - Great Lakes Now - Episode [----] - Segment [--] Lake sturgeon bring science to life and expand understanding of Native American culture. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNml-Cq0jVqLRL4ixUH3PJg Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family"
YouTube Link 2022-02-08T22:12Z 22.5K followers, [---] engagements
"The Great Lakes Like You've Never Seen Them Before "All Too Clear" is a documentary from husband-and-wife filmmaking team Zach Melnick and Yvone Drebert. Using cutting-edge underwater filmmaking technology the film explores the depths of the Great Lakes in unprecedented detail and sheds light on how invasive mussels are transforming the lakes' ecosystems. The film had its Detroit premiere on October [--] [----] presented by @bridge.michigan in partnership with @detroitpbs the Friends of the Detroit Film Theatre Great Lakes Now @michiganradio4479 and @TheNatureConservancy. #GreatLakes"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T22:54Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Waves of Change with Justin Onwenu Community Organizer VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Charles Stewart Mott"
YouTube Link 2024-05-17T15:20Z 15.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Climate Innovation Town Hall Featuring "TED Explores: A New Climate Vision" Join Great Lakes Now for a PBS Climate Virtual Town Hall focused on climate solutions resilience and innovation. We'll showcase excerpts from the documentary "Ted Explores: A New Climate Vision" and talk with researchers journalists and other experts at the frontlines of addressing the challenges of a changing climate with rigor and imagination. J. Carl Ganter award-winning photojournalist reporter and co-founder and director of Circle of Blue will moderate the event. Featured guests include: --David Biello TED's lead"
YouTube Link 2024-02-14T13:52Z 15.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Shell Middens and Muskrats - I Speak for the Fish - Great Lakes Now - Web Series For the average curious person an easy way to learn what some animals are eating is to find a riverbank midden a pile of discarded shells located near the waters edge where muskrat mink or otter reside. Find all her columns at: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/fishspeak VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ WATCH more DPTV videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeKe. Great"
YouTube Link 2021-09-28T21:42Z 19.6K followers, [---] engagements
"A Personal Journey Into the World of Manoomin Great Lakes Now "Finding Manoomin: A Search for the Spirit of Wild Rice" is a documentary by @MPR_News journalist Leah Lemm following her personal journey to connect with manoomin-- the wild rice sacred to Ojibwe culture. Through harvesting family stories and conversations with community members the film explores how manoomin is more than just food. Watch the full film here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=F3vYdp2SKW4 #greatlakesnow #GreatLakesNow #Indigenous #indigenousculture #Ojibwe #WildRice #NativeAmerican #Manoomin"
YouTube Link 2025-08-11T13:57Z 22.5K followers, [---] engagements
""The Erie Situation" - Preview of Collaborative PBS Stations Airing on Sept. [--] [----] Whether you go out on a boat to a beach or get your drinking water from Lake Erie you know harmful algal blooms are a problem. But theyre not limited to this Great Lake. The blooms are a threat to all five lakes the connectors like the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair and other parts of the watershed. More here: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/erie-situation/ A new documentary explores the issue and helps residents of the region understand whats a stake and what possible solutions could be. In partnership PBS"
YouTube Link 2022-09-02T14:08Z 22.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Waves of Change featuring Monica Cady Find news about the lakes you love in "The Catch" on Great Lakes Now. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes from the Fred A. and"
YouTube Link 2023-11-15T20:37Z 15.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Support Research by Snapping Plant Pics 🌸Were teaming up with our friends @SciStarter to encourage #OneMillionActsOfScience during #CitizenScienceMonth. 🦋 Want to help research just by taking photos of plants Budburst from the @ChicagoBotanicGarden makes it easy. 🔎 You can be a part of Budbursts efforts by downloading their mobile app and sharing your observations. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Chicago #Botanical #Garden #Flowers #Science #Community #Plants #Pollination #Horticulture #ClimateChange #Research #Education #Conservation #Nature #EarthMonth"
YouTube Link 2025-04-21T21:53Z 20.3K followers, [---] engagements
"The Curious Lives of Freshwater Mussels Great Lakes Now The goal of most river restorations is to return the river to a natural state. But as anyone who has lived through renovations knows once construction begins things get worse before they get better. Fish and other mobile species can move up or downstream and return when the project is complete. But what about the species that cant relocate Theyll need help from a specialized team of divers. #greatlakes #wildlifeconservation #wildlife #conservation #habitat =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org"
YouTube Link 2025-02-03T14:12Z 19.8K followers, [----] engagements
"How Science and Tradition are Saving Sturgeon Great Lakes Now By [----] only a few dozen lake #sturgeon were still spawning in #Michigans Big Manistee River. The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians wanted to help but standard scientific practices of the time violated many of the Tribes cultural values. To help the #fish the Tribe would have to devise an entirely new way of raising nm. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Conservation #Indigenous #Science #Documentary =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-02T13:03Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements
"How does rainfall impact flood risk According to data from NOAA (analyzed by @climatecentraldotorg ) many U.S. cities have seen increasingly intense rainfalls over the past few decades with much of the Great Lakes region being in the most affected areas. Stephen Shaw a professor at the @SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry weighs in on what that means for flood risk in the region. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Climate #Rain #Weather =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-21T20:57Z 20.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Great Lakes Now Presents: Winter Wellness Foraging Part [--] with Lisa M. Rose Join Great Lakes Now's Anna Sysling and GLN resident forager and contributor Lisa M. Rose for the second installment of a virtual live gathering all about foraging and winter wellness. We'll learn some tips and tricks about wild plants that promote health in the colder months and as always we'll make room for questions and comments from our live audience. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-05T12:47Z 16.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Exploring Thunder Bay's Sunken Wrecks Great Lakes Now Hundreds of shipwrecks lie beneath the waves of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (@TBNMS). GLN contributor Ian Solomon set out to explore this underwater museum from hands-on exhibits at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center to a glass-bottom boat tour and even snorkeling above a sunken ship. Join Ian as he dives into the history and adventure of Thunder Bay #GreatLakes #Shipwrecks #GreatLakesNow #LakeHuron #Michigan #Underwater #Diving #Scuba #History #Snorkeling =========================================== Website:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-06T14:42Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
"This Ship Sailed for [--] Years Meet Kent Knechtel who started his sailing career as a deckhand [--] years ago on the Michipicoten a 698-foot freighter built to carry iron ore across Lake Superior. It was built in [----] by the Interlake Steamship Company and acquired by Lower Lakes Towing in [----]. In the summer of [----] the Michipicoten took on water while traversing Lake Superior changing Kents life forever. On our YouTube channel learn more about the Michipicoten its history and Kents life-changing experience aboard the vessel. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Water #Lakes #Boats #Ships #Freighters"
YouTube Link 2025-07-09T18:41Z 22K followers, [----] engagements
"Great Lakes Now Presents: Lake Huron Shipwrecks with Brendon Baillod Join Great Lakes Now for a live virtual event all about the fascinating maritime history and technology involved in uncovering shipwrecks of the Great Lakes. This time we're diving into some of the storied wrecks of Lake Huron. GLN's Anna Sysling will be joined by Brendon Baillod of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Research Group. Bring your questions and see you there Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T11:59Z 20.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Old Boats and New Adventures Great Lakes Now On this episode of Great Lakes Now we sailed a historic workboat on #lakehuron. Plus see what it takes to resurrect a #titanic era cruise ship. Our first story takes us to Tawas City #Michigan where Ward Detwiler met with Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing who are keeping the legacy of the mackinaw boat alive. Next we take you to Kingston #Ontario where the last remaining Edwardian-era passenger liner is getting a new life as a museum. Finally find out how you can explore the #greatlakes with profiles of unique experiences in the region."
YouTube Link 2024-08-27T13:32Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Sturgeon Streams and Plastic Pollution Great Lakes Now Full Episode On this episode of Great Lakes Now discover how science and #Indigenous tradition came together to save the iconic #sturgeon. Plus plastic has been found in ecosystems all over the world and the #GreatLakes are no exception. Explore a new documentary that seeks to uncover how bad the problem really is. #GreatLakesNow #Fish #Pollution #Documentary =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T03:34Z 20.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Intense rainfall means more floods. What can we do Great Lakes Now Since [----] U.S. cities have experienced increased hourly rainfall intensity with the #GreatLakes region being among the most affected areas. Great Lakes Now spoke with Stephen Shaw a professor at SUNYs College of Environmental Science and Forestry about why were seeing this increase what it means for flood risk and how communities can prepare for more intense rainfall. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Rain #Weather =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-12T12:53Z 20.7K followers, [---] engagements
"What does a healthy forest sound like A healthy forest doesn't just look different. It sounds different. In Wisconsin's Baraboo Hills researcher Maia Persche used soundscapes to compare biodiversity in managed vs unmanaged oak woodlands. At our YouTube channel learn more about how scientists are using sound to track forest health. This story was produced in collaboration with @WisconsinPublicRadio. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Soundscape #Biodiversity #Ecology #Wisconsin #BirdCalls =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T19:30Z 22.7K followers, [---] engagements
"They Found a 13-Foot Crack in the Hull On June [--] [----] the freighter Michipicoten began taking on water in the middle of Lake Superior. Half the crew was evacuated. When the ship reached Thunder Bay divers found a 13-foot crack in the hull. Watch the full story on our YouTube channel and hear from the 2nd engineer whose life was changed that day. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Water #Lakes #Boats #Ships #Freighters #LakeSuperior #Freighter #Shipping #Michipicoten =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-25T20:00Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements
"PBS Virtual Climate Town Hall: 'Poisoned Ground' and Environmental Policy Join Great Lakes Now for a PBS Virtual Town Hall featuring American Experience's "Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal" which tells the dramatic and inspiring story of ordinary women who fought against overwhelming odds for the health and safety of their families. In the late 1970s residents of Love Canal in Niagara Falls NY discovered that their homes schools and playgrounds were built on top of a former chemical waste dump. Housewives activated to create a grassroots movement that galvanized the landmark"
YouTube Link 2024-04-18T13:52Z 20.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Ships and Shipwrecks - Great Lakes Now Full Episode - [----] In the second episode of the Great Lakes Now monthly show come aboard a tugboat that has delivered mail to boats on the Great Lakes since [----]. Learn about life on a Great Lakes freighter. And dive into some incredible shipwrecks that you dont necessarily need a scuba tank to see in the Great Lakes only national marine sanctuary. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org for news and information about the region and the [--] million people who live work study and travel here. SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2019-05-28T21:29Z 22.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Reef Rescue and Wild Edibles Great Lakes Now On this episode of Great Lakes Now learn about the fight to save a vital spawning reef from century-old mining waste. Plus Lisa M. Rose shows you how to forage for your food. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million"
YouTube Link 2024-06-26T20:35Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
""The Erie Situation" is Everyone's Situation Watch Party Harmful algae blooms are a widespread issue contaminating drinking water and changing the ecosystems in lakes. Learn about Lake Erie's "HABS" and meet the guests ask them questions and get answers. We'll show a sneak peek of "The Erie Situation" documentary airing simultaneously on six PBS stations later that evening. Guests: David Ruck Great Lakes Outreach Media Tod Hardin Plastic Oceans Bryan Stubbs Cleveland Water Authority Host: Sandra Svoboda Great Lakes Now Join the conversation LIVE here on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel or"
YouTube Link 2022-09-13T11:53Z 20K followers, [----] engagements
"The Humongous Fungus That Took Over a Town - Episode [----] - Segment [--] FREE LESSON PLANS based on this video: One of the worlds largest fungi lives alongside a tiny town in Michigans Upper Peninsula. Known as a honey fungus it grows on the outskirts of Crystal Falls population less than [----]. In [----] scientists who discovered it published a paper about it and since then the town has found a variety of ways to embrace its giant claim to fame. Learn more about the segment: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/mushrooms-and-mobsters-episode-2204/#thehumongousfungusthattookoveratown VISIT"
YouTube Link 2022-05-03T20:00Z 20.5K followers, [----] engagements
"April Episode Premiere Party Join GLN Producer Adam Fox-Long for a look at one of the segments featured in the latest episode of Great Lakes Now and stick around for a conversation with forestry and fire management experts to get your questions answered live Featured guests include: --Lee E. Frelich Director at The University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology --John Shepard Director of Multimedia Development at the Center for Global Environmental Education at Hamline University Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-18T16:59Z 20.4K followers, [---] engagements
"3 Films To See at the Thunder Bay International Film Festival The Thunder Bay International Film Festival is happening January [--] - [--] in Alpena Michigan. GLN's Anna Sysling caught up with Stephanie Gandulla Resource Protection Coordinator at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to find out more about the festival. #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #filmfestival #documentary #lakehuron =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg"
YouTube Link 2025-01-17T20:11Z 16.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Your Local Frogs Might Have Something to Say Were joining forces with @SciStarter to encourage #OneMillionActsOfScience during #CitizenScienceMonth. You can take part by listening Yes really 🐸 @FrogWatchUSA teaches people how to identify frogs and toads by their breeding calls. Volunteers enter this information into a national database that is free and open source for use by any scientist anywhere in the world. 🔍You can get involved with FrogWatch USA by joining a local chapter or even starting your own. #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Frogs #Toads #Science #Scientists #EarthMonth #Water"
YouTube Link 2025-04-15T16:25Z 20.2K followers, [----] engagements
"The Hidden Rivers Fueling Urban Flooding Great Lakes Now #flooding can destroy property and have serious effects on human #health. And it can follow patterns of housing discrimination from almost a century ago. Ghost streams are waterways that were filled in or covered up during city development and theyre a contributing factor to flooding events. @bridgedetroit environmental reporter Jena Brooker spoke with researchers and #detroit residents to explore how hidden waterways impact the lives of Detroiters. This segment is part of The Checkup: Water and Human Health in a Changing Climate a"
YouTube Link 2024-12-09T15:04Z 15.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Too Many Geese and Not Enough Mussels Great Lakes Now On this episode of Great Lakes Now find out how people are dealing with their Canada Goose problems and learn all about the crucial role- and surprising behavior- of freshwater mussels. Plus Carl Gawboy talks about his book that provides an indigenous perspective on the fur trade. Correction: 10:32 - The giant Canada Goose subspecies was thought to be extinct until [----] not all Canada Geese. (1/30/2025). #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #wildlife #conservation #geese #mussels #nativeamerican =========================================== Website:"
YouTube Link 2025-01-27T16:33Z 16.7K followers, 21.7K engagements
"How the Great Lakes Helped Create Earth Day On the heels of the anti-war protests that were taking 1960s college campuses by storm Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson was inspired to use that same momentum to create a protest so large that it would create an environmental movement. On April [--] [----] An estimated [--] million Americans gathered on what would become known as Earth Day with thousands of college campuses and high schools across the country engaged in the action. It would become known as the largest single-day protest in American history. But even before Earth Day was officially organized"
YouTube Link 2025-04-22T20:38Z 20.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Fresh Coast Film Festival with Aaron Peterson Co-Founder Find news about the lakes you love in "The Catch" on Great Lakes Now. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories about the Great Lakes Basin and the [--] million people who live work and study here. SUPPORT for Great Lakes Now comes"
YouTube Link 2023-10-09T19:12Z 15.5K followers, [---] engagements
"What is a 'blue economy' You may have heard the phrase blue economy in reference to the Great Lakes region. But what does it mean @circleofblue's Brett Walton breaks down how the Great Lakes region is leveraging its water wealth in Cash Flows: Industry Ecology and the Future of the Great Lakes Blue Economy a project from the Great Lakes News Collaborative. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Economy #BlueEconomy #Water #Ecology #Industry #FreshWater =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T20:03Z 20.9K followers, [---] engagements
"How does plastic get into the Great Lakes Tiny bits of plastic are everywhere even in the food we eat. A new documentary Ripples of Plastic explores how these microplastics are impacting Lake Erie and the wider Great Lakes. On our YouTube channel learn how plastics end up in our waterways and what we can do about it. Ripples of Plastic was produced by @wonderhousefilms #microplastics #greatlakes #lakeerie #pollution #environment #greatlakesnow =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-17T20:50Z 21.1K followers, [---] engagements
"This Lawsuit Could Reshape Farming For multi-generational farmers working the land is a way of life. But what happens when that way of life and the very ground beneath it faces a legal challenge Meet the Iowa farmers whose livelihoods are now at the heart of a court case challenging the U.S. Farm Bill provision called Swampbuster. Learn how this safeguard ensures wetlands are protected by linking conservation to federal farm benefits and what's at stake for their farms and the environment. Watch the full video on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #Farming #Agriculture #Wetlands"
YouTube Link 2025-07-21T20:00Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements
"The Outdoors Show That's Been Running Since the 1950s Great Lakes Nows Anna Sysling hit Lake Superior for her first fishing guided by @jimmygretz and Jenny Ciolek from Michigan Out of Doors. Since the 1950s their show has explored everything the states outdoors has to offer. Join Annas adventure and learn more about this long-running program on our YouTube channel #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Trout #Fishing #LakeSuperior =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-16T20:25Z 22.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Wisconsin's Forgotten Scuba Inventor Great Lakes Now Before Jacques Cousteau became the face of underwater exploration #Wisconsin's Max Gene Nohl was already pushing the limits of what was possible beneath the waves. He helped pioneer diving and underwater filmmaking technology and in [----] set a deep-diving record in #LakeMichigan. Now decades after his death Nohl's memoir is being published for the first time. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #ScubaDiving #Scuba #Underwater #Milwaukee #History 0:00 - Who was Max Gene Nohl 1:13 - Record-breaking Lake Michigan dive 2:38 - Hollywood and business"
YouTube Link 2025-08-04T12:53Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Restoring An Ancient Fish Lake #sturgeon have spawned in the Big Manistee River for thousands of years. But by the early 2000s these ancient fish were vanishing. To the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians sturgeon are ancestors. On our YouTube channel learn how the tribe embraced a groundbreaking approach to rebuild the sturgeon population and ensure they return to their traditional spawning waters. #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #fish #michigan #sturgeon #fishing #wildlife #conservation #indigenous =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-11T20:16Z 21.1K followers, [----] engagements
"What's Really Harming Flint Kids Researcher Marc Edwards was among the first scientists to discover Flint's water was contaminated with lead over a decade ago. Now the harm from the messaging around long term health impacts is itself a very real issue for the people of Flint. Learn more and watch the full interview on our YouTube channel and at GreatLakesNow.org #greatlakes #greatlakesnow #flint #michigan #flintwater #flintwatercrisis #lead #drinkingwater #waterinfrastructure #environment #environmentaljustice #cleanwater #watercrisis #waterpollution #leadcontamination SUPPORT for Great Lakes"
YouTube Link 2024-08-08T15:55Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Virtual Town Hall: Climate and the Future of Energy Join Great Lakes Now and Weathered for a lively discussion and multimedia event all about the future of clean energy in the Great Lakes region and beyond. We'll watch an excerpt of 'Weathered: Earth's Extremes' and then GLN's Anna Sysling will moderate a panel of clean energy researchers journalists and industry experts. Featured guests include: --Dr. Brandy Brown energy expert focused on equitable climate solutions --Trip Jennings TV and Film Director behind the PBS Digital Studios' series 'Weathered' --Cody Two Bears Founder and Executive"
YouTube Link 2024-12-12T13:42Z 15.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Great Lakes Blue Economy Virtual Town Hall Join the Great Lakes News Collaborative for a LIVE conversation about the state of the blue economy in the Great Lakes region. Great Lakes Now host Anna Sysling will moderate a panel of journalists discussing their reporting on the relationship between the regions economy and its most abundant natural resource: water. Featured guests include: -Lester Graham of Michigan Public -Kelly House of Bridge Michigan -Brett Walton of Circle of Blue -Fatima Syed of The Narwhal Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow"
YouTube Link 2025-05-21T05:50Z 21K followers, [---] engagements
"Great Lakes Now Presents: Spring Foraging with Lisa M. Rose Join Great Lakes Now's Anna Sysling and GLN resident forager and contributor Lisa M. Rose for a virtual live gathering all about foraging our way into spring Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesnoworg Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ To learn more about supporting Detroit PBS and Great Lakes Now visit https://www.detroitpbs.org/"
YouTube Link 2025-05-08T11:47Z 20.6K followers, [---] engagements
"This Bill Gives Lakes Lakes Legal Rights Legislation in New York could give bodies of water legal rights. Assemblyman Patrick Burke introduced the Great Lakes and State Waters Bill of Rights part of a growing movement to establish legal rights for rivers lakes and other natural resources. Learn more about the Rights of Nature movement on our channel. #GreatLakes #NewYork #Nature #Conservation #Politics =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-24T18:32Z 22.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Rivers of Water and Sand - Full Episode In this episode of Great Lakes Now visit the remote Isle Royale National Park to learn how wolves and moose are shaping a delicate island ecosystem see what goes into piloting freighters passing through the Great Lakes and The Catch offers even more news from around the region. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2023-11-30T20:59Z 10.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Lake Trout are Lake Superior's Apex Predator GLN's Anna Sysling joined Michigan Out of Doors' @jimmygretz and Jenny Ciolek to go fishing for Lake Superior's apex predator: Lake trout Along the way charter captain Travis White shared why he calls this catch the "wolf of the lake." Watch the full fishing trip on our YouTube channel. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Fishing #LakeTrout #LakeSuperior #InvasiveSpecies =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-19T19:55Z 22.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Great Lakes Now Presents: Winter Wellness Foraging with Lisa M. Rose Join Great Lakes Now's Anna Sysling and GLN resident forager and contributor Lisa M. Rose for a virtual event all about foraging for wellness as the weather shifts from fall to winter. We'll learn some tips and tricks about wild plants that promote health and as always we'll make room for questions and comments from our live audience. VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit PBS initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on X:"
YouTube Link 2024-11-11T14:15Z 15.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Great Lakes Now Presents: Rockhounding with Chris Cooper featuring Puddingstones Join Great Lakes Now Host Anna Sysling and Chris Cooper of Great Lakes Rocks & Minerals for a fun educational and engaging live event all about rockhounding in the Great Lakes. This time they'll focus on puddingstones with Madeline Sigler a Michigan State University Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T14:50Z 21K followers, [--] engagements
"What happened to the Lake Erie Bill of Rights In [----] Toledo residents voted on the Lake Erie Bill of Rights a city charter amendment that aimed to give the lake legal standing after years of harmful algal blooms and a drinking water crisis. The measure passed but was quickly challenged in court and eventually struck down. Watch the full story on the Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. #LakeErie #GreatLakes #RightsOfNature #Environment #Conservation =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T22:01Z 22.8K followers, [----] engagements
"How Volunteers Helped Unlock the Secrets of Suckers Great Lakes Now Suckers are some of the Great Lakes' most fascinating yet overlooked fish. Known for their epic migrations in spring these "wildebeest of the Great Lakes" play a vital role in the region's ecosystem. But what do we really know about them Dr. Karen Murchie from @sheddaquarium shares findings from a research project powered by a network of dedicated volunteers. Learn how citizen scientists across Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois helped uncover the migration secrets of suckers. #greatlakesnow #greatlakes #fish #citizenscience"
YouTube Link 2024-12-16T13:54Z 16K followers, 15.1K engagements
"Helping Sturgeon Remember Their River Hundreds of baby sturgeon are collected on the Big Manistee River and raised just steps from where they hatched. The streamside facility keeps their connection to the river intact helping them imprint on this water so theyll return as adults. With minimal filtering and careful care these ancient fish have about an 80% survival rate. Check out our YouTube channel to learn more. #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #Sturgeon #Fish #Restoration #Michigan #Science =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-24T21:13Z 21.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Are the Great Lakes Prepared for a Smoky Future The Catch Great Lakes Now In [----] massive wildfires in Canada sent unprecedented amount of smoke to the Great Lakes region. Doctors and emergency rooms saw an uptick in patients coming in for things like asthma and breathing problems. As climate change makes wildfires more common work needs to be done to prepare people and communities for a smokier future. Brett Walton covered the story for @circleofblue This story is part of The Checkup a project of the Great Lakes News Collaborative. Produced and Written by Adam Fox-Long Narrated by Anna"
YouTube Link 2024-07-08T16:11Z 15.6K followers, [---] engagements
"The Sacred History of Spirit Lake Spirit Lake and Spirit Island hold a sacred place in Ojibwe history marking the sixth stopping place on the tribes journey from the Eastern Seaboard. But for over [--] years a massive steel plant on the shores of Spirit Lake dumped toxic waste into the water causing lasting environmental damage to this sacred site. Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about the restoration of Spirit Lake. This segment was produced by @CGEEmultimedia at @HamlineU #GreatLakesNow #GreatLakes #Ojibwe #Indigeneous #Environment #Restoration #Conservation #Minnesota #NativeAmerican"
YouTube Link 2025-03-11T20:59Z 19.3K followers, [----] engagements
"What can sound tell us about a forest What does the world's forests sound like when no one is around For over a year the @SoundForestLab has been capturing the soundscapes of forests around the world with [--] microphones in [--] forests listening for every chirp croak buzz and song. Discover more about how researchers are using sound to track biodiversity on our YouTube channel. This story was produced in collaboration with @WisconsinPublicRadio #GreatLakes #GreatLakesNow #ForestSounds #BirdCalls #Ecology #Biodiversity =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org"
YouTube Link 2025-09-03T17:20Z 22.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Counting Migratory Birds Waves of Change For this month's Waves of Change we spoke with Alison Vilag a bird conservationist and migration counter who has traveled the country and helped document a loss of birds that scientists call "staggering." VISIT https://www.greatlakesnow.org/ a Detroit Public Television initiative. FIND Great Lakes news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow FOLLOW Great Lakes Now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatlakesnow SUBSCRIBE to Great Lakes Nows Newsletter: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/great-lakes-now-newsletter/ Great Lakes Now shares stories"
YouTube Link 2024-04-15T20:34Z 15.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Lost Ships and Newsworthy Trees Episode Preview On the next episode of Great Lakes Now join Ian Solomon on a shipwreck adventure in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and find out how researchers at Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary are bringing shipwrecks to your living room. Plus discover the story of a Canadian forest that built a Chicago media empire. A new episode of Great Lakes Now is coming on September 29th =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X: https://www.x.com/greatlakesnow"
YouTube Link 2025-09-24T13:48Z 22.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Saving a Vital Spawning Reef from Century-Old Mine Waste Great Lakes Now Copper mining brought prosperity to #Michigans Keweenaw Peninsula. But it left behind a toxic mess. A by-product of copper mining is whats called stamp sands which were dumped into #LakeSuperior. Those stamp sands cover the shoreline for miles even drifting onto Buffalo Reef an important spawning ground for fish. Now theres a new plan for cleaning up the toxic mess. Produced Written and Narrated by Greg King Edited by Bill Allesee Camera Aaron Peterson Mark Riutta Additional Material Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife"
YouTube Link 2024-07-02T14:53Z 15.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Want More Frogs in Your Life Build a Pond Its #WorldFrogDay 🐸 A day to celebrate and raise awareness for frogs and other amphibians. Margot Fass founder of A Frog House in Pittsford New York encourages everyone to build a frog pond. Big or small its easier than you think Frogs can detect water from up to a mile away and you can start your pond any time of year. Why build a frog pond 🐸 Frogs are bioindicators of a healthy environment 🐸 It brings spiritual and mental peace 🐸 Natural insect control 🐸 Encourages compassion and empathy 🐸 Because people love frogs Check out our full interview"
YouTube Link 2025-03-20T19:54Z 19.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Lost Ships and Newsworthy Trees Great Lakes Now Full Episode On this episode of Great Lakes Now join Ian Solomon on a shipwreck adventure in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and find out how researchers at Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary are bringing shipwrecks to your living room. Plus discover the story of a Canadian forest that built a Chicago media empire. #GreatLakes #Shipwrecks #Diving #OutdoorAdventure #History #Newspaper #Media #Chicago =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow X:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T14:04Z 22.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Coastal Wetlands - Great Lakes Now Virtual Field Trip What is a Habitat Why are they so important Coastal Habitats are crucial to the preservation of the region and Coastal Wetlands provide important resources for all of the plants and animals in the area. Learn more about Great Lakes Now and its Education Resources at http://greatlakesnow.org/education"
YouTube Link 2019-11-01T18:08Z 22.3K followers, 56.6K engagements
"Discover Lake Ontarios Forgotten Wrecks (from Home) Great Lakes Now In Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary long lost shipwrecks are being revealed. The newest sanctuary in the Great Lakes hosted an expedition that explored more than a dozen wrecks some never seen before. With high quality video photos and 3D models you can dive into these discoveries and explore the depths from the comfort of home. #GreatLakes #LakeOntario #Shipwrecks #Explore #Diving #Technology =========================================== Website: https://greatlakesnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatlakesnow"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T13:55Z 25.3K followers, [----] engagements
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