A mini-invader that latches onto Great Lakes fish has found its way into Lake Erie.

Scientists aren’t sure what impact they will have, if any, or how the seemingly innocuous little copepods got here.

Hunters across the Great Lakes region can turn sporting into charity through one of the many programs that connect harvested game to hungry people.

Michigan counties with wind farms stand to lose millions of dollars in property tax revenue due to a recent change in tax policy.

Beach managers look at health data and bacteria levels when deciding whether or not to close Great Lakes beaches.

But vague federal standards and a one-size-fits-all approach may be leading to more regional beach closures than necessary.

It’s the time of year for wishes.

And I hope you receive yours – Santa and the economy willing.

But let’s not get too comfy with the frivolity and joy of the season.

Here’s my Great Lakes wish list for 2012.

Michigan’s Consumers Energy recently announced the closure of seven coal-fired power plants in Michigan and cancelled construction of another to focus on clean energy.

PFCs seeped into wells in Minnesota communities and every person tested had high levels of the potentially harmful chemicals in their blood.

While some don’t consider burning trash as green, Michigan is exploring waste-to-fuel plants as an alternative energy source.

Heavy use of the Jordan by party-minded paddlers is raising tough questions about how to preserve the wild character of Michigan’s first designated Natural River.

There’s no federal requirement that municipalities have to disinfect the groundwater and Wisconsin scientists found that viruses can get into deep wells and make people sick.