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AuthorsDetroitDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageGary WilsonLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Detroit legislator takes the long view on Michigan’s water affordability struggles
“There are people counting on us to get this done,” says Senator Stephanie Chang in a Great Lakes Now interview.
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Canada-U.S. mayors want to tap Great Lakes region’s water for economic transformation
“Sustainable prosperity” and innovation are key to mayors’ 10-year plan. Expert says economic transition from the Rust Belt era is more appropriate, cautions “today’s abundance may be tomorrow’s drought.”
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Wisconsin’s Jane Elder chronicles personal and professional Great Lake’s journey in new book
Coming of age in the 1970s, Jane Elder “cared about the environment and wanted to be in that space.” Now, Elder is concerned with today’s lack of oversight on climate change in the Great Lakes region.
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AuthorsChicagoFeature HomepageGary WilsonIllinoisLatest NewsNewsWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Chicago groups spotlight the city’s water “abundance,” focus on innovation, collaboration as key to its future
“Innovation is integral to delivering on all of our water priorities,” says top executive. What about conservation?
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AuthorsBooks, Authors, Art and MusicFeature HomepageGary WilsonHistory and CultureLatest NewsMichiganNews
Michigan author reflects on 20th anniversary of landmark book The Living Great Lakes
Author Jerry Dennis revisits his sailing journey from Lake Michigan to the Atlantic Ocean where he searched for “the heart of the inland seas.”
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AuthorsEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageGary WilsonGreat Lakes News CollaborativeIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental Justice
Line 5 activist group wants Gov. Whitmer to “be an advocate” for shutdown
In a late move, the Department of Justice sides with Canada on continued operation of Line 5, citing treaty and the public’s interest.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageGary WilsonGLNCGreat Lakes News CollaborativeLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental Justice
International nuclear energy expert questions Michigan’s Palisades restart
Holtec’s lack of nuclear operating experience is cited as a potential issue, and expert Mycle Schneider urges a focus on renewables.
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“Bad River” documentary combines historical treatment of indigenous people with the fight to protect Lake Superior
Filmmaker Mary Mazzio talks about capturing the Bad River Tribe’s fight to shut down Line 5 oil pipeline.
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AuthorsChicagoFeature HomepageGary WilsonGLNCIllinoisLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Study calls for EPA to include human well-being in Great Lakes restoration program
Historically restoration work focused on measurable ecological outcomes. Researchers make the case to codify human well-being into the process.
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AuthorsBooks, Authors, Art and MusicFeature HomepageGary WilsonHistory and CultureLake SuperiorLatest NewsNews
Book Review: Author Sue Leaf’s latest takes a philosophical look at life on Lake Superior’s South Shore
Copper mining and receding shorelines intertwine with omnipresent impermanence.
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