Great Lakes Moment is a monthly column written by Great Lakes Now Contributor John Hartig. Publishing the author’s views and assertions does not represent endorsement by Great Lakes Now or Detroit Public Television. For over 100 years the Detroit River was perceived as a working waterway that supported industry and commerce. Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

Science Says What? is a monthly column written by Great Lakes now contributor Sharon Oosthoek exploring what science can tell us about what’s happening beneath and above the waves of our beloved Great Lakes and their watershed. The wolves of Isle Royale recently came within a hair’s breadth of dying out — victims of years of inbreeding. Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

The Great Lakes region is known for its abundance. Vineyards flourish near the shores of lakes Erie and Michigan.  Maple trees flow freely with sap that is made into syrup every spring.  And of course, Great Lakes’ freshwater fish like perch, walleye and whitefish make their way onto our dinner plates.   Read Now at Great Lakes Now.