Introducing Anna Sysling, new host of Great Lakes Now

Introducing Great Lakes Now's new host Anna Sysling. (49s)

Great Lakes Now Virtual Field Trip - Lake Sturgeon

They may start small, but due to restoration, they become very, very big. (4m 46s)

Great Lakes Now Virtual Field Trip - Coastal Wetlands

What is a Habitat? Why are they so important? (4m 56s)

Great Lakes Now Virtual Field Trip - Algae

Algae is so important to our region, when algae grow extremely fast it's called a bloom. (4m 51s)

Flint Retrospective

The Great Lakes Bureau at DPTV takes a look back at the major events of the last year. (5m 2s)

Who Gets More Subsidies?

David Biello has a simple question for Big Agriculture and Big Oil. (2m 20s)

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What is the RFS?

How did ethanol get in our gasoline? David Biello explains. (2m 25s)

A Solution

We’ve got a lot of choices to make. Gasoline? Electric? But what about more ethanol? (1m 42s)

The Ogallala Aquifer

What's the problem with growing corn in Kansas? They're running out of water. (57s)

Jeff Broin on Electric Cars

The CEO of POET, the leading producer of ethanol, speaks. (11s)

Jean Jennings On Ethanol

What does one of Detroit's top automotive reporters think about ethanol? (45s)

Jason Hill On Ethanol

Why is Jason Hill of the University of Minnesota coming down hard on ethanol? (54s)

How Do You Make Ethanol?

How hard is it to make ethanol? (1m 43s)

Food Versus Fuel

Food or fuel? Or both? What should we do? (1m 59s)

Ethanol: Bad for the Planet?

David Biello explains the trade-offs to consider regarding Big Agriculture. (2m 17s)

Emily Cassidy On Ethanol

Research Emily Cassidy weighs the pros and cons of ethanol in our fuel supply. (1m 16s)

Dried Distillers Grains

Dried distillers grains? How does that work? (56s)

David Yepsen On Ethanol

David Yepsen sets the scene regarding the power ethanol in the Iowa Caucuses. (22s)

Caro, Michigan

In Caro, Michigan, the economy has gotten a boost - thanks to ethanol. (1m 43s)

Captain Paul on Lake Erie

David Biello gets a look at what big agriculture is doing to the water. (1m 53s)

Trump Hearts Ethanol

Where do the Presidential candidates stand on energy and particularly on fuel ethanol? (1m 39s)

Indiana Sand Dunes

The story of the passionate citizens who are working to restore Indiana's dunes. (4m 20s)

Beluga Whales

Detroit Public Television tells the story of the belugas in the St. Lawrence. (4m 43s)

Algae Retrospective

DPTV looks back at the causes and effects of the 2014 toxic algae bloom in Lake Erie. (4m 33s)

Algae Bloom Policies

How much has been done to algal blooms on Lake Erie? (7m 2s)

Great Lakes Now Update: Pipelines

The dangers of the Mackinac Bridge pipeline. (1m)

Great Lakes Now Update: Invasive Mussels

Invasive mussels have endangered the health of the entire Great Lakes ecosystem. (1m)

Great Lakes Now Update: Algal Blooms

Harmful algal blooms happen when excess nutrients like nitrogen get into our lakes.

Restoring & Protecting Tecumseh - Great Lakes Now Connect

“Super volunteers” share their passion for preserving and restoring habitats in Tecumseh. (6m 47s)

Mr. Kewaunee - Great Lakes Now Connect: Wild Places

Don Keith shares his love for the wild places of Kewaunee, Michigan. (2m 52s)

Great Lakes Now Connect: The Algae Crisis - Dr.Patrick Doran

Dr. Patrick Doran explains why Lake Erie so susceptible to algal bloom. (2m 29s)

Favorite Wild Places - Great Lakes Now Connect: Wild Places

DPTV viewers share their favorite wild places. (1m 51s)

Dr. John Knott - Great Lakes Now Connect: Wild Places

Dr. John Knott discusses the importance of the American wilderness. (7m 22s)

Discussion Panel 3 - Great Lakes Now Connect: Wild Places

Intervention methods for wild habitats. (9m 50s)

Discussion Panel 2 - Great Lakes Now Connect: Wild Places

The meaning of "protected" wild places; preservation and restoration partners. (8m 13s)

Discussion Panel 1 - Great Lakes Now Connect: Wild Places

Restoration of wild places, biggest threat to wild places, and audience questions. (12m 47s)

HABs - Great Lakes Now Connect: The Algae Crisis

Experts explain how algal blooms affect freshwater supplies. (4m 14s)

Great Lakes Now Connect: The Algae Crisis - Tim Davis

Molecular ecologist Tim Davis explains how algal blooms have far-reaching effects. (2m 59s)

Great Lakes Now Connect: The Algae Crisis - Raj Bejankiwar

Raj Bejankiwar discusses IJC's recommendations for protecting drinking water. (4m 38s)

Great Lakes Now Connect: The Algae Crisis - Jeff Reutter

Jeff Reutter explains why the threat from algae is a threat for all communities. (4m 39s)

Agriculture Tech. - Great Lakes Now Connect:The Algae Crisis

Developments in agricultural technology help farmers protect food and water supplies. (6m 10s)

Urban Farms - Great Lakes Now Connect: Food Supply

An urban farming program in Milwaukee is becoming a national model. (5m 41s)

Harmful Algal Blooms - Great Lakes Now Connect: Food Supply

The balance between successful farming and protecting the surrounding environment. (11m 12s)

Farmer Mike - Great Lakes Now Connect: Food Supply

Farmer explains importance of sustainable farming. (2m 50s)

Debbie Stabenow - Great Lakes Now Connect: Food Supply

Senator Debbie Stabenow discusses the national impact of the Farm Bill. (5m 39s)

Great Lakes Now Update: Precision Agriculture

UAVs or "unmanned aerial vehicles" are helping lead the way to more sustainable farming. (1m)

Great Lakes Now Update: Lake Levels

Could there be long-term implications if lake levels continue rising? (1m)

Great Lakes Now Update: Beaches

One emerging pollutant to the Great Lakes is arriving in a really small package. (1m)

Great Lakes Now Update: Beach Monitoring

New monitoring tests are being implemented throughout the Great Lakes. (1m)

Panel 2 - Great Lakes Now Connect: Migratory Birds

Conserving migratory bird habitats; economic impact of birding; tracking bird migration. (14m 55s)