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Superior Stewardship: In Duluth, the Great Lakes are more than a resource, they’re part of an identity
- by Natasha BlakelyDid Duluth’s waterfront hold up to summer storms? We interview Duluth mayor Emily Larson to find out and hear what else is in store for the Minnesota city.
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Community Sucker Science: Meet a Shedd Aquarium fish researcher and her stewardship volunteers
- by Natasha BlakelyShedd Aquarium’s Karen Murchie shares the sounds of suckers and previews her next research efforts for this Great Lakes fish.
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PFAS News Roundup: Minnesota requiring businesses to monitor, PFAS impact on COVID vaccine, new New York standards
- by Natasha BlakelyCatch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Erie Hack Finals: Is Lake Erie’s most pressing water problem toxins, agriculture or infrastructure design?
- by Natasha BlakelyErie Hack is a “multi-month innovation challenge” that encourages people from the U.S. and Canada to pitch their ideas for new ways and technologies to help Lake Erie, with prizes of $30,000 and $15,000 at stake for the winner and runner up.
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Edmund Fitzgerald 2021: Attend a shipwreck memorial service in person or virtually
- by Natasha BlakelyAll around the region this week, events are focused on honoring the lives lost on the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and other Great Lakes ships. Many of these shipwreck services and ceremonies will be streamed live online.
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In Progress: New Soo Lock looks at 2030 completion
- by Natasha BlakelyCurrent estimates for the cost of the project are just over $1.4 billion. Of that, $411 million has been funded so far.
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Energy News Roundup: Coal bailout scandal lingers in Ohio legislature, clearer Wisconsin solar regulations, Illinois utility bill increase
- by Natasha BlakelyCatch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.
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PFAS News Roundup: Michigan airport under investigation, disagreement over Wisconsin state regulations
- by Natasha BlakelyCatch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Seven Years On: The Flint water crisis has yet to conclude
- by Natasha BlakelyThe Flint water crisis remains at the forefront as the settlement deal waits for approval, the criminal cases are pending, and the city finishes replacing its lead pipelines.
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COP26 Coverage: What do you want to know about the U.N. climate change conference?
- by Natasha BlakelyClimate change is one of the more pressing topics that Great Lakes Now has its eye on. Come Oct. 31, one of the largest global conferences will be convening to discuss that topic, and Great Lakes Now wants to answer all your questions.
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