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Episode 1003Forests and PlantsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNewsProtectRecreation and TourismWaterfront DevelopmentIndividuals wanting to play a part in keeping rivers clean are starting local
-River fires – like the Cuyahoga’s in 1969 – led to federal legislation and regulations. Volunteers are also making a difference around the Great Lakes region.
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AdvocacyAuthorsBudgetDrinking WaterEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeGary WilsonGreat Lakes CommissionNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectRecreation and TourismShipping and PortsThe StatesTourismU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWaterfront DevelopmentGov. Gretchen Whitmer: “Michigan has to lead on Great Lakes issues”
-Great Lakes Now recently interviewed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at a meeting of Great Lakes governors and Canadian premiers in Milwaukee.
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AuthorsBlue EconomyBooks, Authors, Art and MusicDetroitDetroit RiverMichiganNewsPlayPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectRecreation and TourismSandra SvobodaTourismWaterfront DevelopmentBook Club: Detroit RiverWalk could be a sign of more to come for the city
-In his book “Waterfront Porch,” John Hartig looks at Detroit’s history of innovation, the RiverWalk and what all of this could mean for Detroit’s future.
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AuthorsDetroitDrinking WaterEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentNewsPFASPolicyWaterfront DevelopmentSuperfund Sites: New Detroit River site added for threats of PCB, metal, cyanide contamination
-The former McLouth Steel Corporation site in Trenton, Michigan, was added to the Superfund list in May because of its risk to the Detroit River.
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AuthorsBlue EconomyBudgetEquity and Environmental JusticeNatasha BlakelyNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectWaterfront DevelopmentSanctuaries in Sight: The solo national marine sanctuary in the Great Lakes could be joined by three more
-NOAA is looking for public input on a potential new national marine sanctuary in the southeast corner of Lake Ontario.
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Great Lakes Conferences ConferencesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentNatasha BlakelyNewsRecreation and TourismRegionResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchWaterfront DevelopmentTechnology, Data, Tariffs: The most prominent topics of the 2019 Great Lakes Economic Forum
-The forum, which was held in Cleveland from May 6 through 8, hosted guests from more than just Canada and the U.S., but also France, Colombia and Japan.
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AdvocacyAuthorsEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJames ProffittLake ErieNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectWaterfront DevelopmentLake Erie Activist Addresses United Nations on Earth Day
-Lake Erie Bill of Rights campaigners Toledoans for Safe Water were invited to the United Nations in New York City on Earth Day to talk about the campaign.
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AuthorsBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingClimate ChangeLake HuronLake MichiganLake St. ClairLake SuperiorNatasha BlakelyNewsRecreation and TourismWaterfront DevelopmentEarly Flooding Hits Great Lakes Cities: Water levels could hit record highs this summer
-Marinas and waterfront cities struggle to deal with rising Great Lakes water levels, which could reach record highs in the next few months.
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AdvocacyAuthorsBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingBudgetDetroit RiverIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJohn HartigNew YorkNewsNiagara FallsPlayRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingRegionTourismWaterfront DevelopmentGreat Lakes Moment: Two Gifts, One Mission of Creating Lasting Change
-Recognizing Ralph Wilson’s love for water and what it can do to redefine urban places, the Foundation awarded $50 million each for West Riverfront Park in Detroit and LaSalle Park in Buffalo, both being renamed Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park.
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