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Author Archives: Lorraine Boissoneault

Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Fish, Birds and Animals, Forever Chemicals Featured, Lorraine Boissoneault, News, Protect, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Upside-Down Eagle: Bald eagles have faced a number of pollutants but are now a Great Lakes success story

by Lorraine Boissoneault October 21, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Chicago, Feature-Chicago, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Lorraine Boissoneault, Play, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Taking out the Trash: Shedd Aquarium offers a new kayak experience for visitors

by Lorraine Boissoneault September 19, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Budget, Food, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Municipalities, News, Ohio, Play, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Resource, Tourism, Waterfront Development

Growing Pains II: Put-in-Bay puts an end to Christmas in July

by Lorraine Boissoneault July 31, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Blue Economy, Food, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Island Basketball, Municipalities, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Recreation and Tourism, Tourism, Waterfront Development

Growing Pains: Big crowds on a little island can bring out the darker side of Great Lakes tourism

by Lorraine Boissoneault July 23, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inFeature Milwaukee, Habitat Restoration, Milwaukee, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Bringing Back Milwaukee’s Swamps: Part II

by Lorraine Boissoneault June 21, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inFeature Milwaukee, Habitat Restoration, Milwaukee, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Bringing Back Milwaukee’s Swamps: Part I

by Lorraine Boissoneault June 20, 2019November 9, 2025

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