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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, John Hartig, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: Ohio provides example for funding Detroit and Rouge rivers’ sediment cleanup

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now January 8, 2024
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Book Review: Author Sue Leaf’s latest takes a philosophical look at life on Lake Superior’s South Shore

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Energy News Roundup: Community solar projects seen as key step toward energy justice in Illinois, Great Lakes offshore wind farm put on hold

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now December 28, 2023
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Nibi Chronicles: How to craft a memorandum of understanding with trout

by Staci Lola Drouillard, Great Lakes Now December 22, 2023November 8, 2025
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New EPA Great Lakes executive warns on “moon shot” cleanup goal for toxic sites

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 21, 2023
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Cleveland’s Icebreaker Wind project on hold due to rising costs, pushback

by Ideastream Public Media December 20, 2023November 8, 2025
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I Speak for the Fish: ‘Twas the night before Fishmas

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now December 18, 2023November 8, 2025
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The Great Lakes Compact at 15: Region celebrates, veteran policy experts caution against complacency

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 13, 2023
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Great Lakes Moment: Creating a green oasis in southwest Detroit

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now December 5, 2023November 8, 2025
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Book Review: Wisconsin author touches third rail of drinking water issues in new book

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 2, 2023November 8, 2025

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