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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, John Hartig, Latest News, News, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: Detroit River carrion scavenger on the increase

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now July 7, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Who We Are and What We Do

Where the strawberries still grow

by Staci Lola Drouillard, Great Lakes Now July 2, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inChicago, Drinking Water, Feature Lead, Feature-Chicago, Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic pipes. Replacing them will take decades.

by Inside Climate News and Grist July 1, 2025December 8, 2025
Posted inAYITWK, AYITWKGL, Featured, Forests and Plants, History and Culture, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology & Research

Easy summer foraging adventures the whole family will remember

by Lisa M. Rose June 30, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inAlgae Blooms, Climate Change, Featured, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets

by The Conversation June 27, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inFeatured, Latest News, News, PFAS News Roundup

New report shows PFAS contamination in 98% of waterways tested

by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now June 27, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inBooks, Authors, Art and Music, Equity and Environmental Justice, Featured, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Waves of Change

Waves of Change: Meet Ojibwe leader, activist and water walker Sharon Day

by Great Lakes Now June 26, 2025
Posted inBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Cleveland, Feature Cleveland, Featured, Latest News, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Tourism

Cleveland Metroparks breaks down accessibility barriers with all-terrain wheelchairs

by Ideastream Public Media June 26, 2025
Posted inEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Science, Technology & Research

What will the rise of floating solar panels mean for wildlife?

by Grist June 24, 2025
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Tribal Governments and First Nations, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

A guide to the federal review of the Line 5 tunnel

by Interlochen Public Radio June 23, 2025November 7, 2025

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  • Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires
    A centuries-old tool for safety is reducing wildfire risk, while helping to protect pristine inland lakes.
  • When Forests Burn, Lakes Suffer
    Severe fires can damage soils, increase runoff, and degrade water quality in remote watersheds.
  • Pennsylvania Activists Urge Lawmakers to Help Curb Soaring Electric Bills
    Despite skyrocketing demand driven by data center development, the industry says it is not the cause of increasing costs for consumers.

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