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Posted inClimate Change, Featured, News, Science, Technology, Research

Disaster 101: Your guide to extreme weather preparation, relief and recovery

by Grist July 11, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Authors, Donté Smith, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Empowering Environmental Stewardship: How Barn Sanctuary Champions Compassion and Conservation in the Great Lakes

by Donté Smith July 9, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inFeatured, Latest News, News

Has this freighter made its final voyage?

by Great Lakes Now July 8, 2025
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

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  • Wisconsin finally unlocks $125 million funding for PFAS cleanup
    More PFAS news with a study on Minnesota combustion facilities, and proposed rate hikes for water utilities in Illinois.
  • How to check if your Michigan water system is replacing lead pipes
    Michigan’s ambitious plan to replace 580,030 lead and galvanized lines is underway, yet many residents remain in the dark about their water safety. The Michigan Lead Service Line Tracker empowers communities to safeguard against lead exposure.
  • The Next Deluge May Go Differently
    Changes in wetlands policy and reductions in funding mean flooding will worsen.

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