Interlochen Public Radio, Author at Great Lakes Now

Line 5 tunnel in Michigan clears major permitting hurdle, in blow to opposition

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Despite “adverse” impacts on ecological and tribal resources, state regulators said it’s better than an oil spill in the Great Lakes.

Air quality alerts issued for northern Michigan as wildfire smoke blankets region

by Interlochen Public Radio July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Garfield Township inches closer to a possible data center moratorium

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist July 9, 2026July 10, 2026

PFAS

New study traces PFAS in Great Lakes food webs over 40 years

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Could waves become power for Beaver Island? Researchers deploy new tech to find out

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist June 24, 2026June 23, 2026

Great Lakes scientists worry about federal cuts to NOAA

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

This northern Michigan program hopes to cultivate the next generation of farmers

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

How do we adapt Michigan’s dams to climate change?

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Here’s how to prepare, as more rain falls on northern Michigan

by Grist and Interlochen Public Radio April 20, 2026April 23, 2026

Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines

Line 5 opponents raise concerns over report on geologic conditions for proposed tunnel

by Interlochen Public Radio April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Latest News

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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.