Great Lakes reporting

Shipwrecks, climate change, oil pipelines, pollution, traditional ecological knowledge and invasive species

There’s no end to stories you can tell in the world’s largest surface freshwater system. Currently, I cover the Great Lakes and environment for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

My specialty is telling compelling stories grounded in research and human experience. With a background in science and a passion for storytelling, I try to make complex topics accessible and engaging.

My stories reflect a deep curiosity and a commitment to connecting readers with the natural world.

My stories have earned numerous honors, including awards from the National Headliner Awards, the Society for Features Journalism and the Milwaukee Press Club.

Paddler canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota.

Paddler canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota.

American white pelican in the Kakagon Sloughs on the Bad River Band's land near Lake Superior.

American white pelican in the Kakagon Sloughs on the Bad River Band's land near Lake Superior.

Golden hour in the Kakagon Sloughs on the Bad River Band's land near Lake Superior.

Golden hour in the Kakagon Sloughs on the Bad River Band's land near Lake Superior.

The Presque Isle river in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Upper Michigan.

The Presque Isle river in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Upper Michigan.

A beaver in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota.

A beaver in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota.

Paddlers canoeing at sunset in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota.

Paddlers canoeing at sunset in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota.