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
Great Lakes Moment: A tribute to Guy O. Williams, environmental justice champion
He worked for a range of environmental organizations including the National Wildlife Federation and Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice.
Quiz: What Great Lakes invasive species are you?
Since the 1800s, at least 25 non-native fish species have entered the Great Lakes.
PFAS News Roundup: New compound in Artic seawater, Michigan and NY set new rules
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
Drinking Water News Roundup: lead in Pittsburgh, NY stream protection bill
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with drinking water in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
Growing Support: Mott Foundation funds Great Lakes Now’s programming, reporting, engagement work
The monthly show “Great Lakes Now” launched in April 2019.
Review Underway: Will IJC’s efforts be enough for flooded shoreline municipalities?
Plan 2014 is a water level regulation plan, implemented in January 2017, for the Lake Ontario-St.Lawrence River system.
Ohio lawmakers want ‘puzzling’ offshore wind ruling revisited
The state’s siting board had approved the project, but with a provision that made it nearly impossible to build.
Court: Flint class-action can proceed over lead in water
The lawsuit names then-Gov. Rick Snyder, two former Flint government managers and public agencies.
