Great Lakes Updates

Researchers say inbreeding is likely inevitable, despite efforts to increase genetic diversity in the island's wolves.

Six of the animals were transferred from another Lake Superior island in a bid to control Isle Royale's moose population and restore its forests.

East Lansing, Michigan, is gathering information about lead contamination in resident water services. Notices regarding the potential threat were issued in November.

Repurposing seeds into art is how botanical artist Shilin Hora’s helps people appreciate nature.

This winter’s polar vortex may have given Michigan school districts leverage for eliminating a state requirement that their start dates must be after Labor Day, with implications for tourism and other businesses.

Friday: Invasive plants are washing down the Bronx River and crowding out native species. One group is coordinating an effort to address the problem.

The future of this country’s wild spaces may depend on changing the way suburban Americans think about plants.

The environment is being sacrificed for a national myth.

Amid gray days and long nights, the season is hidden in plain sight.

Climate change is ravaging the natural laboratory that inspired Darwin. The creatures here are on the brink of crisis.