Waves of Change is a series highlighting the people and perspectives shaping the environmental justice movement throughout the #GreatLakes region.

This month, we spoke with Gary Swick, educator and president of the Friends of the Fox River.

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TONIGHT on Detroit PBS!

Sounding the alarm on an invasive crustacean, rising temperatures in Lake Superior and more.

Read about 'Warming Waters and Mutant Crayfish' and catch the episode premiere at 7:30 PM: greatlakesnow.org/warming-waters…

Learn about the invasive crustacean in Ontario & rising temperatures in Lake Superior on the new Great Lakes Now at 7:30pm! 🦞

Then join us at 8pm for a LIVE episode premiere party! Hear from experts about the episode & ask them your questions! STREAM: youtube.com/watch?v=DC20pL…

An Ojibwe story about nenookaasiwag — hummingbirds — and how small actions lead to larger impact 🌸

Check out the latest 'Nibi Chronicles' — a monthly feature that explores the intersection of indigenous history and culture in the #GreatLakes region.

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Join us for a LIVE Great Lakes Now Episode Premiere Party featuring a segment about Lake Superior's warming waters. Bring your questions!

See you TONIGHT at 8 PM: fb.me/e/1nof3c5vC

In our latest episode, meet the invasive crustacean that has Ontario experts on high alert. Plus, learn how rising temperatures are impacting Lake Superior and more with The Catch.

Premieres on Detroit PBS April 29 at 7:30 PM ET 🌊

Watch the promo:

Iceland has figured out how to use almost 100% of every fish caught — not just the filet. By making things like leather, it’s increased the value of an Atlantic cod from about $15 to over $5,000. Can this approach help the struggling #GreatLakes fishery?

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Hawai’i is home to a broad, beautiful array of bird species found only on its islands — like the stunningly diverse honeycreepers, many on the border of extinction.

Learn more about the story in this episode of #WildHope : wildhope.tv/episode/birds-…

Dozens of the children of Flint's lead-contaminated water crisis have turned their trauma into advocacy 10 years after it began.

Story by The Associated Press:

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Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with #PFAS in our biweekly headline roundup.

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Join us for this month's Episode Premiere Party 🎉

We'll check out a segment about #LakeSuperior being among the fastest warming of the world’s largest lakes and talk to experts with more insight on the story.

See you Monday, April 29 at 8 PM: fb.me/e/1nof3c5vC

'It was like a floodgate opened. Once we found the first one, it was absolutely crazy.'

Cloning crustacean were found several miles from #LakeOntario .

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Rock bass are like 10-month-old golden retrievers: playful, energetic and a lot of fun to watch 🐕

Dive into our 'I Speak for the Fish' feature:

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Money from a bond voters authorized in 2002 is a big one-time boost for Michigan’s crumbling water infrastructure, but state officials say more is needed.

Story by Bridge Michigan shared through #GreatLakes News Collaborative:

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Ramps are treasured for their intense flavor and versatility in the kitchen 🌱

Check out the latest from 'A Year in the Wild Kitchen of the #GreatLakes ' — a series with the mission of nurturing a deeper connection with the natural world through foraging:

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Happy #EarthDay !🌍🌳🌷

Tonight, learn the story of the women who fought against overwhelming odds for the health and safety of their families after discovering their neighborhood had been built on a former chemical waste dump. Tune in to American Experience at 9pm.

Happy #EarthDay 🐦

Amid climate and habitat concerns, the Biggest Week birding festival in northern Ohio will draw tens of thousands in May.

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In our interview with American Experience Executive Producer Cameo George, we discuss storytelling that centers community advocacy and more.

This #EarthDay , watch the premiere of 'Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal' on Detroit PBS TONIGHT at 9 PM:

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Happy #EarthDay 🌎 Have you visited the Outdoor Adventure Center?

It features virtual kayaking, fishing, snowmobiling and other ways to explore Michigan's outdoors.

What's your favorite outdoor activity to do in Michigan? Let us know👇

Watch more at OneDetroitPBS.org/TrulyDetroit

Coral reefs are threatened by rising ocean temperatures, but hope is growing off the coast of Hawaii. Researchers at Coral Resilience Lab - The Legacy of Ruth Gates selectively breed corals to withstand ever-increasing amounts of heat stress.

Learn more in this episode of #WildHope : wildhope.tv/episode/coral-…