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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, COVID-19, Detroit, Fatbergs, Feature Detroit, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Slow Legislation: Flushable wipes become an issue in court and in law

by Natasha Blakely July 7, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Duluth, Freighters, History and Culture, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: Hunting and fishing restrictions expanded, Duluth water safe, attorneys general urge stricter action

by Natasha Blakely June 5, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, COVID-19, Detroit, Feature Detroit, Feature-Chicago, Fish, Birds and Animals, History and Culture, Illinois, Latest News, Lighthouses, Museums and Cultural Institutions, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, News, Ontario, Quiz, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Animal Quiz: What Great Lakes aquarium animal are you in quarantine?

by Natasha Blakely May 29, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Climate Change, Groundwater Contamination, Infrastructure, Lake Huron, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

More Than Dow: Chemicals, contaminants and untreated sewage all washed out by Midland dam breaks

by Natasha Blakely May 23, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, New York, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: EPA says limits will take more than a year, Navy halts shipments to burn plant

by Natasha Blakely May 21, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Climate Change, Infrastructure, Lake Huron, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Midland Flooding: Climate change and rains exacerbate dam infrastructure issues

by Natasha Blakely May 20, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, Natasha Blakely, New York, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: Sen. seeks federal probe of Cohoes incinerator, PFAS actions added to Senate bills, DuPont foresees settlements

by Natasha Blakely May 8, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, Michigan, New York, News, PFAS, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: Wurtsmith PFAS remediation funds going to research not cleanup, Wisconsin DNR continues testing

by Natasha Blakely April 23, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Climate Change, COVID-19, Detroit, Duluth, Habitat Restoration, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Natasha Blakely, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Toronto, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Earth Day 2020: How to participate from the safety of your home

by Natasha Blakely April 21, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Duluth, Freighters, History and Culture, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Minnesota, Natasha Blakely, News, Region, Shipping and Ports, St. Mary's River, Who We Are and What We Do

Freighter Photos: Check out some stunning images of the vessels traversing the lakes

by Natasha Blakely April 8, 2020November 9, 2025

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  • Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’
    The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.
  • Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches?
    Bills under consideration in the House aim to expand commercial access to walleye and trout as whitefish catch rates plummet. Recreational fishing advocates and state fishing regulators object.
  • Around 200 acres protected along Lake Superior for longest national scenic trail
    The Trust for Public Land conveyed 213 acres to the National Park Service this spring in Iron County.

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