November 2017 - Great Lakes Now

Asian Carp, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Protect, Science, Technology & Research

IJC’s Great Lakes Assessment focuses on drinking water and untreated sewage

by Mary Ellen Geist November 28, 2017November 10, 2025

An interview with IJC’s Lana Pollack The International Joint Commission has just released its First Triennial Assessment of Progress under the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The biggest issues […]

Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Latest News, News

New Safety Standards for the Line 5 Pipeline

by Mary Ellen Geist November 28, 2017November 10, 2025

Budget, News, Politics, Protect

U.S. Senate moves closer to full $300 million funding for Great Lakes

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now November 27, 2017November 10, 2025

Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, News, Protect

Nebraska panel approves alternative Keystone XL pipeline route | PBS NewsHour

by Mary Ellen Geist November 24, 2017

News

Bringing humanitarian values to Great Lakes issues

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now November 22, 2017November 10, 2025

Preserving Great Lakes Traditions with Wild Rice

by Mary Ellen Geist November 21, 2017

Blue Economy, Climate, Energy, Industry, News, Protect, Science, Technology & Research

Ethanol group, Wisconsin researchers spar on climate study: “Wake up call” or “regurgitated study?”

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now November 20, 2017November 10, 2025

Food, Recreation and Tourism

Venison Roasted with Cranberries

by GLN Editor November 15, 2017

Food, Recreation and Tourism

Maple Sugar-Coated Pecans

by GLN Editor November 15, 2017

Food, Recreation and Tourism

Baked Turkey with Corn Gravy

by GLN Editor November 15, 2017

Latest News

Going to the beach? Check the water quality
Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Bad River tribe, groups sue over waterway crossing approvals for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute
The Bad River tribe and environmental groups are again suing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources over decisions that allow work to move forward on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute at four waterway crossings.
Canada celebrates Gordie Howe bridge opening — without Michigan
Canadian officials celebrated the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, honoring the Detroit Red Wings legend and marking the completion of a project more than two decades in the making.