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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipDrinking WaterFeature HomepageInfrastructureLatest NewsMichiganMunicipalitiesNatasha BlakelyNewsPFASPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWater's True CostFive fixes for Michigan’s drinking water woes
-The Great Lakes News Collaborative asked state and national experts how Michigan could break the cycle of underfunding and poor decision-making that has left water systems across Michigan in sorry shape.
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Algae BloomsDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageFlintGary WilsonInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadMichiganNew YorkNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsinWater executive tells cities to “get creative” when it comes to replacing lead service lines
-Too often cities focus on why “they can’t tackle the problem,” says Water Environment Federation’s Lynn Broaddus, pointing to Lansing, Madison and Buffalo as cities that found a way.
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Energy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeIllinoisIndianaIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentMichiganMinnesotaMunicipalitiesNatasha BlakelyOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeEnergy News Roundup: Numerous Great Lakes states grapple with outages and rising rates
-Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.
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AgricultureFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsGroundwater ContaminationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNew YorkNewsPFASPFAS News RoundupPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeScience, Technology, ResearchThe StatesWater Quality and Restoration EffortsPFAS News Roundup: 20M acres of farmland polluted, PFAS found in ‘nontoxic’ children’s clothes and car seats
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingClevelandFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsNewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingFishing Tournament Trends: Kayaks and catch-photo-release gaining popularity
-The Great Lakes are home to many events each year, with plenty for both seasoned experts and complete newbies.
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AgricultureChicagoClimate ChangeDrinking WaterDrinking Water News RoundupIllinoisLatest NewsMinnesotaMunicipalitiesNatasha BlakelyNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaScience, Technology, ResearchTribal Governments and First NationsWisconsinDrinking Water News Roundup: First Nation residents call settlement restrictive, Wisconsin towns try regulating big farms, Chicago cans tap water
-Catch the latest drinking water updates with Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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BudgetFeature HomepageGroundwater ContaminationIndianaMichiganMinnesotaNew YorkNewsPennsylvaniaPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectSharon OosthoekThe StatesWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsinNonprofit report points to outdated Clean Water Act for the miles of polluted rivers across the U.S.
-Three of the Great Lakes states are first, fourth and eighth for states with the highest mileage of dirty rivers and streams, according to the report.
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BudgetCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipDrinking WaterEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageFeature LeadFlintIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadMichiganMunicipalitiesNatasha BlakelyNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectThe StatesWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWater's True CostMichigan’s 20th Century water systems too big for its shrinking city populations
-Cities around the Great Lakes region struggle with the cost of water maintenance and operation as their populations decline.
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DetroitIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureJohn HartigLatest NewsMichiganNewsOntarioRecreation and TourismScience, Technology, ResearchTorontoTourismWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWaterfront DevelopmentGreat Lakes Moment: Similarities between the Don and Rouge rivers, and one big difference
-In this month’s column, John Hartig discusses the lessons that can be learned from the naturalization of Toronto’s Don River.
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Drinking WaterForever Chemicals FeaturedInfrastructureMunicipalitiesNatasha BlakelyNew YorkNewsPFASPFAS News RoundupPolicyResearch, Data and TechnologyWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsin
PFAS News Roundup: PFAS in face masks, McDonald’s and Burger King sued for PFAS in packaging
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
