Welcome to Great Lakes Now: a regional news and information hub about how we enjoy, study, work on and experience the world’s largest supply of surface freshwater.
The Great Lakes Now monthly television program is produced by Detroit Public TV in partnership with a network of PBS affiliates around the region. Shooting on location in eight states and Canada, the magazine-style show brings viewers stories about the recreational, economic, scientific, political and environmental issues related to the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Latest News from Great Lakes Now
Tighter Restrictions: COVID-19 makes it harder to cross Great Lakes borders between U.S. and Canada
Customers who attempt to pay with cash at the Blue Water Bridge or Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will be turned away.
PFAS News Roundup: Indiana restricts PFAS foam, Wisconsin utility sued, 651 military bases likely polluted
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
Great Lakes Learning: Join us online to learn more on teaching about this amazing freshwater system
Here are three new webinars you can join for free to get ideas about how to help kids learn about the Great Lakes.
COVID-19 could cut millions of dollars of Michigan’s outdoor-related revenue
Michigan outdoor recreation-related companies are struggling to stay afloat amid the fallout from COVID-19.
Inside Entertainment: COVID-19 has Great Lakes aquariums and museums offering online activities
The public can continue to enjoy aquariums, museums and centers as the facilities close buildings. But starting March 25, Parks Canada is closing all national parks.
Wetland Wisdom: Documentary looks at breakthrough in Great Lakes wetland research
In this Q&A, Central Michigan University Professor Don Uzarski talks about how critical healthy wetlands are for the Great Lakes region.
PFAS Around the Great Lakes Region: Actions taken in each state or province and standards set, if any
The eight Great Lakes states and Canada are approaching PFAS contamination in their own ways and setting their own standards.
Great Lakes Learning: Introducing some resources for remote teaching
Educator Gary Abud Jr. begins sharing Great Lakes Now/PBS videos and fun activities to help kids learn about this amazing freshwater system.
