Great Lakes News Collaborative Archives - Great Lakes Now

How wildfire smoke impacts pets and wildlife

by Julia Roeder July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

As smoke spreads, experts explain how animals can suffer serious health effects and what we can do to help.

The AI Boom Is Prolonging Indiana’s Fossil Fuel Era, With Hidden Costs for Water

by Circle of Blue July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

PFAS

North Bay’s PFAS problem: 5 things to know about a ‘forever chemicals’ hotspot in Ontario

by The Narwhal June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Judge: Michigan should reject Consumers’ ‘highly problematic’ dam sale

by Bridge Michigan June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires

by Circle of Blue June 19, 2026August 4, 2026

When Forests Burn, Lakes Suffer

by Circle of Blue June 18, 2026June 19, 2026

Fish, Birds and Animals

Michigan bald eagle success story faces new threats

by Bridge Michigan June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches?

by Bridge Michigan May 27, 2026June 11, 2026

Michigan gets $108M in Monsanto settlement to clean up PCB contamination

by Bridge Michigan May 20, 2026June 11, 2026

Supreme Court sides with Nessel in Line 5 jurisdiction dispute

by Bridge Michigan April 24, 2026June 11, 2026

Latest News

Going to the beach? Check the water quality
Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Bad River tribe, groups sue over waterway crossing approvals for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute
The Bad River tribe and environmental groups are again suing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources over decisions that allow work to move forward on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute at four waterway crossings.
Canada celebrates Gordie Howe bridge opening — without Michigan
Canadian officials celebrated the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, honoring the Detroit Red Wings legend and marking the completion of a project more than two decades in the making.