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What are Joe Biden’s views on two of the most controversial environmental projects in Minnesota?

by MinnPost May 12, 2020May 26, 2026
Posted inAlgae Blooms, Climate Change, Drinking Water, Guest Article, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Climate change threatens drinking water quality across the Great Lakes

by The Conversation April 29, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Algae Blooms, Authors, Gary Abud Jr., Great Lakes Learning, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Learning: What grows in the Great Lakes?

by Gary Abud Jr. April 27, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Gary Abud Jr., Great Lakes Learning, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Protect, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Learning: How to clean up an “oil spill” at your kitchen table

by Gary Abud Jr. April 16, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, COVID-19, Drinking Water, Indiana, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Ric Mixter, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: Indianapolis and Rhinelander find PFAS, PFAS testing and projects stalled due to COVID-19

by Ric Mixter April 9, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Drinking Water, Indiana, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, PFAS, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Ric Mixter, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: Indiana restricts PFAS foam, Wisconsin utility sued, 651 military bases likely polluted

by Ric Mixter March 25, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Algae Blooms, Authors, Climate Change, Lake Superior, Latest News, Natasha Blakely, News, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

‘Step In and Speak Out’: Residents call attention to Lake Superior

by Natasha Blakely December 20, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Fatbergs, Infrastructure, Natasha Blakely, News, Quiz, Series Episode, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Fatberg Quiz: Which fatberg are you most like?

by Natasha Blakely October 29, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Detroit, Detroit River, Feature Detroit, Gary Wilson, Groundwater Contamination, Habitat Restoration, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Detroit River Restoration: There’s progress, but the daunting process of toxic sediment removal remains

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now October 22, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inFlint, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Lead, Michigan, News, PBS, PBS NewsHour, Region, Video, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

PBS NewsHour – Healing Flint

by GLN Editor October 22, 2019

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  • Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’
    The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.
  • Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches?
    Bills under consideration in the House aim to expand commercial access to walleye and trout as whitefish catch rates plummet. Recreational fishing advocates and state fishing regulators object.
  • Around 200 acres protected along Lake Superior for longest national scenic trail
    The Trust for Public Land conveyed 213 acres to the National Park Service this spring in Iron County.

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