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The lake, which Michigan shares with Ontario, Canada, has 3,800 miles of shoreline and the world's largest freshwater island, Manitoulin Island, the National Museum of the Great Lakes notes. "The ...

Conservation officials confirmed this year is a record-breaking nesting season for the federally endangered shorebird.

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The lake, which Michigan shares with Ontario, Canada, has 3,800 miles of shoreline and the world's largest freshwater island, Manitoulin Island, the National Museum of the Great Lakes notes.

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With dedication and ingenuity, a recovery team has been helping the endangered shorebirds overcome old and emerging threats while reaching new heights.