News by Year
GLRI Demo Farm Produces Next Generation of Caterpillar Caretakers
A father-and-son farming team in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin are demonstrating what conservation practices and welcoming vital pollinators can do for soil health and crop yields.
September 8, 2023
Native tree planting builds resilience in Duluth
More than 45,000 newly planted trees are providing important ecological benefits in Duluth, Minnesota.
September 1, 2023
University of Wisconsin Division of Extension releases Fox Demo Farms Pilot Mentorship Program Evaluation report
A new report on the GLRI Fox Demo Farms evaluates a pilot mentorship program designed to assist farmers who are transitioning to conservation.
August 29, 2023
EPA to Hold Virtual Public Engagement Session on Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan
Gathering public input is a key part of the process to develop the action plan.
August 18, 2023
Great Lakes Piping Plovers StoryMap: a new tool to engage the public on Piping Plover conservation in the Great Lakes
Developed in collaboration with Audobon Great Lakes, the interactive site will be used for education and outreach and includes several GLRI-supported recovery efforts.
August 11, 2023
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Takes Next Step to Create New Wetland Ecosystem in Buffalo’s Outer Harbor
Construction of the stone breakwater in Buffalo’s Outer Harbor marks the first major physical step in creating another new wetland ecosystem on Buffalo’s waterfront using material dredged from the Buffalo River.
August 10, 2023
$3.2 Million Recommended for Great Lakes Habitat Restoration
Funding for two ongoing and two new cooperative agreements will support habitat restoration efforts that strengthen Great Lakes fisheries, ecosystems, and communities.
August 3, 2023
A Door County Dairy Farm Committed To Conservation
Fourth-generation farmers and owners of Brey Cycle Farm in Door County highlight the environmental and financial benefits of conservation practices that improve soil health and protect water quality.
July 17, 2023
Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat and Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations BUIs removed at Muskegon Lake AOC
After implementing an extensive shoreline and wetland habitat restoration plan in Muskegon Lake and portions of its tributaries, the Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat and Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations Beneficial Use Impairments have been removed from the Muskegon Lake Area of Concern. There are two remaining BUIs in this AOC.
June 14, 2023
EPA to Engage the Public on Great Lakes Restoration and Protection Priorities
First public session to be in Cleveland on June 7
May 19, 2023