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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Featured, Gary Wilson, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Environmental Justice: Michigan’s goal is to be a national leader

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now May 17, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, James Proffitt, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Sturgeon, Who We Are and What We Do

Conservation Coordination: Black Lake sturgeon fishing highlights contrasts between Native and state approaches

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now May 14, 2021November 9, 2025
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Algae may vacuum microplastics, but also indicates greater health threat

by Great Lakes Echo May 6, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Featured, Forever Chemicals Featured, Guest Article, Latest News, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting, News, PFAS, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

‘The middle of a massive contamination’: Residents of Wisconsin region struggle with aftereffects of dangerous ‘forever chemicals’

by Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting May 4, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Lake Ontario, Latest News, News, Ontario, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Sharon Oosthoek, Toronto, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Chemical Impact: Microplastic pollution more complex than we think, says new research

by Sharon Oosthoek May 4, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit River, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, 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: Walleye frenzy on the Detroit River

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now May 3, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, History and Culture, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Latest News, Lighthouses, Museums and Cultural Institutions, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, New York, News, News Director's Pick-of-the-Week, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Great Lakes Sanctuaries: Two more National Marine Sanctuaries in the region see the finish line

by Natasha Blakely April 28, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Latest News, News, Sandra Svoboda, Who We Are and What We Do

Anniversary Approaches: Celebrating Great Lakes Now’s monthly show as it nears its two-year mark

by Sandra Svoboda April 23, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Earth Week, Featured, History and Culture, Latest News, Natasha Blakely, News, Recreation and Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Earth Day 2021: What can you do and where?

by Natasha Blakely April 21, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Books, Authors, Art and Music, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Habitat Restoration, History and Culture, James Proffitt, Latest News, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Duck Stamp: Little stamp has big impacts in the Great Lakes and nationwide

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now April 16, 2021November 9, 2025

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  • The river flooded the sidewalk and trees on Island Park - Grand Ledge, Michigan, march 2026
    Extreme rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin — this is the future in a warming world
    Days of intense rain and snowmelt overwhelmed old dams and breached roads, forcing evacuations. Nearly half the counties in Michigan — often seen as a climate haven — were under a state of emergency.
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    Grammy-nominated harpist Yolanda Kondonassis unveils latest collaboration, “Terra Infirma,” shaped by wildfire, ancient musical traditions with a call to environmental action.
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