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Northwest Indiana chemical spill near Lake Michigan highlights ongoing environmental conflicts
-A chemical leak at a U.S. Steel plant in heavily industrialized northwest Indiana has again put a negative environmental spotlight…
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Gold Mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Menominee River gets Key Approval
-A controversial open pit sulfide mine proposal on the Menominee River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has received a key permit, moving the…
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The Great Lakes: A national priority or regional responsibility?
-For even the most casual Great Lakes observer, it’s hard to ignore the drama playing out over federal funding in…
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New Trump Executive Order will put Great Lakes under increased pressure
-Watch Live President Trump is expected to sign another executive order that could impact environmental quality in the Great…
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New Scrutiny over Waukesha, Wisconsin’s Use of Lake Michigan Water
-Great Lakes mayors may face an uphill trek as they continue to push governors to reconsider their decision to allow…
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Head of Great Lakes Commission says “The Great Lakes will be a victim of a meat axe” if Trump budget is approved
-After eight years of a tailwind from the executive branch supporting Great Lakes restoration, advocates have encountered a funding storm…
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President Trump proposes steep budget cuts for U.S. EPA; orders review of landmark water rule
-President Donald Trump acted this week on long-stated plans to alter the way this country addresses environmental issues. During his…
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Minnesota Governor remains focused on water quality
-Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has made clean water a priority during his tenure as governor and that focus continues as…
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Michigan’s Governor and Flint’s Mayor at odds over water bill credits for citizens
-Collaboration between state of Michigan and the city of Flint on the water crisis continues but there are still…
