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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Detroit River, Habitat Restoration, Industry, Latest News, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: Investing in pollution prevention and restoration pays off

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now June 1, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Climate Change, Groundwater Contamination, Infrastructure, Lake Huron, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

More Than Dow: Chemicals, contaminants and untreated sewage all washed out by Midland dam breaks

by Natasha Blakely May 23, 2020
Posted inAlgae Blooms, Climate Change, Drinking Water, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality

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, Great Lakes Learning, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Water Quality, 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, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Great Lakes Learning, Industry, Latest News, News, Protect, Water Quality, 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, COVID-19, Drinking Water, Indiana, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Politics, Protect, Region, Water Quality, 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, Drinking Water, Indiana, Industry, Latest News, News, PFAS, Policy, Politics, Protect, Region, Water Quality, 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, Climate Change, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, 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, Fatbergs, Infrastructure, News, Quiz, Water Quality, 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, Detroit River, Feature Detroit, Groundwater Contamination, Habitat Restoration, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, 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

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Latest News

  • North Bay’s PFAS problem: 5 things to know about a ‘forever chemicals’ hotspot in Ontario
    In a small northern city, citizens have launched a class-action lawsuit over decades-old PFAS pollution. The city and federal government, meanwhile, are working on a $122-million clean-up.
  • Enbridge to Pay $275K Settlement for 2019 Wisconsin Spill After DOJ Action
    The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced a $275,000 settlement Thursday with energy firm Enbridge for alleged violations of the state’s spills law over a 2019 spill in Jefferson County.
  • Scientists have a new tool in the fight against toxic algal blooms: buoys
    University of Toledo researchers have developed a system of buoys that slowly release algaecide into the surrounding water.

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