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CollaborationDrinking WaterFeature HomepageGreat Lakes News CollaborativeGreat Lakes News CollaborativeGroundwater ContaminationHistory and CultureIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsPFASPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectRecreation and TourismRefreshThe ProvincesThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsAmendment to Clean Water Act improves Great Lakes through critical observation, collaboration
-The Great Lakes region has seen significant improvement since the river fires of 1969, bringing people back the waters they know and love.
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Michigan tribes fight long odds to restore wild rice, their history
-Once abundant in Michigan, wild rice has dwindled in numbers since the early 1900s. Now, tribes are partnering with government agencies to bring back the grain that is vital to their heritage.
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AuthorsBooks, Authors, Art and MusicFeature HomepageHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesLatest NewsNewsNibi Chronicles: A portal to the Burt Lake Band’s violent expulsion
-On Oct. 15, 1900, the adults, children and elders of the Cheboiganing Band of Ottawa and Chippewa were forced out of their beds and made to watch as their houses were doused with kerosene and burned to the ground.
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AuthorsBooks, Authors, Art and MusicFeature HomepageGary WilsonGreat Lakes News CollaborativeHistory and CultureLatest NewsNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchBook Review: Scientist offers positive vision to avoid dystopian future in “The Three Ages of Water”
-In his new book, California’s Peter Gleick says we are at a choice point after centuries of degrading our water resources.
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Alex HillAuthorsFish, Birds and AnimalsHistory and CultureLatest NewsNewsRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingScience, Technology, ResearchTourismMapping the Great Lakes: Summertime fishing
-Summer is the best time to fish the Great Lakes, although some might argue for the joy of ice fishing.
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CollaborationGreat Lakes News CollaborativeHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesLatest NewsMichiganNewsMichigan removes derogatory Native slur from Oxford Township boat launch
-The DNR is renaming a boat launch in Oakland County from “Squaw Lake” to “Paint Lake” as part of an effort to erase the name from more than 600 sites, including 32 in Michigan.
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AuthorsCapri CafaroFeature HomepageFoodHistory and CultureLake SuperiorLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismEat Your Heartland Out: Touring Thunder Bay’s Craft Brewery Scene
-This episode showcases the growing craft brewery scene in Thunder Bay and how food and drink are driving tourism to this northern Ontario town on the coast of Lake Superior.
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AuthorsBlue EconomyDetroitDetroit RiverFeature DetroitHistory and CultureIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJohn HartigLake ErieLake St. ClairLatest NewsMichiganNewsOntarioRegionWaterfront DevelopmentGreat Lakes Moment: A business case for The Great Lakes Way
-This new economic impact study estimated the range of impact from elements that make up The Great Lakes Way, including connections to Canada and historical attributes.
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AuthorsBooks, Authors, Art and MusicCapri CafaroFoodFreightersHistory and CultureLatest NewsNewsRecreation and TourismEat Your Heartland Out: How to Feed A Great Lakes Freighter Crew
-Meet two chefs who combine culinary creativity with a personal touch to create tasty menus for hard working freighter crews.
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Enbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesFeature HomepageGreat Lakes News CollaborativeHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe StatesTribal Governments and First NationsWisconsinJudge orders segment of Enbridge’s Line 5 shut down and moved off of Native American land
-A federal judge ordered a segment of Line 5 to be moved within three years. Enbridge said it will appeal.
