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AuthorsBudgetChicagoFeature HomepageGary WilsonIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLatest NewsMichiganNewsOhioPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeShipping and PortsThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Divided Congress: Smooth sailing or choppy waters for Great Lakes programs?
- by Gary WilsonGreat Lakes funding has been bipartisan, but the EPA will face more oversight and the region may have less influence in D.C.
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AuthorsBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingFeature HomepageHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesLake SuperiorLatest NewsMinnesotaNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeRecreation and TourismStaci Lola DrouillardTribal Governments and First Nations
Nibi Chronicles: Beach at Nishkwakwansing returned to tribal trust
In indigenous tradition, “land isn’t just land,” and a modern controversy highlights that in northern Minnesota.
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AuthorsClevelandEnergy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature ClevelandFeature HomepageIllinoisIndianaIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentKathy JohnsonLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaWisconsin
Energy News Roundup: Renewable natural gas powering Ontario communities, solar projects to power Michigan sites
- by Kathy JohnsonCatch the latest in Great Lakes energy news.
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AuthorsForever Chemicals FeaturedGroundwater ContaminationIllinoisKathy JohnsonMichiganMinnesotaNewsPennsylvaniaPFASPFAS News RoundupWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsin
PFAS News Roundup: New regulations approved, new solutions explored
- by Kathy JohnsonCatch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.
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AuthorsCommercial FishingFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureJames ProffittLake ErieLake Erie-EPANewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingScience, Technology, ResearchTourismWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Ballville Dam Removal: History, trends and impacts
- by James ProffittAn Ohio dam was removed in 2018. What’s been the effect on the environment, the fishing and the community?
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AuthorsBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingBooks, Authors, Art and MusicFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsHistory and CultureI Speak for the FishKathy JohnsonLatest NewsNewsRecreation and TourismScience, Technology, ResearchTourism
I Speak for the Fish: Favorite fish books
- by Kathy JohnsonA short, curated list of books that have in one way or another influenced my career.
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AuthorsBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingFeature HomepageFoodIan SolomonLake HuronLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismTourism
Ian Outside: A Drummond Island summer recap … as winter gets here
- by Ian Solomon“An island churro is all I need,” writes Ian Solomon in this month’s “Ian Outside.”
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AuthorsBuffaloChicagoEquity and Environmental JusticeGary WilsonIllinoisLake ErieLatest NewsMichiganNew YorkNewsOhioPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectThe States
Buffalo legislator calls for bill of rights protection for the Great Lakes
- by Gary WilsonUnique legislation would provide “personhood” rights but legal barriers to adoption are significant. Public Trust doctrine as an alternative.
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AdvocacyAuthorsEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageKari LydersenLatest NewsNew YorkNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeRecreation and TourismTourism
Get Out There: New trails and parks make nature more accessible for neurodiverse people
- by Kari LydersenAs PBS debuts the “In A Different Key” documentary, here’s a look at Great Lakes region outdoor spaces designed for people with autism.
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Episode 2211 Lesson Plans: Venomous Fish in the Great Lakes
- by Gary Abud Jr.Lessons and activities based on the monthly Great Lakes Now program.
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