Ten Years of the Fund for Lake Michigan
Erin Keleske- A decade is like the blink of an eye in the million-year lifespan of a Great Lake, but as the Fund for Lake Michigan marks its 10-year anniversary, it’s clear just how much can change in such a short span of time. The Fund was launched in 2011 as part of an agreement between […]
Leading with Resilience: Racine’s Racial Equity and Environmental Justice Fellows
By Erin Keleske Climate change is not just a problem of the future, nor is it the only environmental threat we as a Great Lakes community must confront. From lead poisoning to food deserts, local families continue to fight a barrage of environmental challenge after challenge, often without even ascribing them as such. But it’s […]
Green and Healthy Schoolyards for Milwaukee’s Next Generation
Michael Timm – Inspirational work takes place at our public schools every day, but thanks to the nonprofit Reflo’s Green & Healthy Schools program, that groundbreaking work is happening outside of the classroom as well. Where once stood a sea of asphalt you will now find a natural oasis, but just below the surface lies […]
Finding a Home for a Living Fossil
Erin Keleske – At the bottom of Lake Michigan dwells an ancient creature with origins dating back over a hundred million years. With distinct, shark-like tails and armored plates, the mere sight of these living fossils leaping from the lake is enough to captivate any audience. As the largest and longest-living species in Lake Michigan, […]