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Regional industry news, from agriculture to blue economy to shipping.

Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Blue Economy, Budget, Equity and Environmental Justice, Industry, News, Politics, Protect, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Sanctuaries in Sight: The solo national marine sanctuary in the Great Lakes could be joined by three more

by Natasha Blakely June 3, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Budget, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Illinois, Industry, News, Politics, Protect, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

‘Water is a Basic Right’: New Chicago mayor’s transition team addresses water issues, Great Lakes and recommends proactivity

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now May 24, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Industry, News, Recreation and Tourism, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Cruise Kickoff: Great Lakes cruise season begins May 23

by Ian Wendrow May 23, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Agriculture, Industry, Lake Erie, News, Policy, Politics, The States, Who We Are and What We Do

Animal Culprit: Study Points to Animal Farms as Growing Contributors to Lake Erie Algae

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now May 22, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Industry, Michigan, News, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Shipping and Ports, Who We Are and What We Do

Letters, Packages, Pizzas: The duties of the mail boat have changed with the evolution of delivery

by Natasha Blakely May 17, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Commercial Fishing, Industry, News, Shipping and Ports, Who We Are and What We Do

Boat Life: The ups and downs of life as a mail boat captain

by Natasha Blakely May 17, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, News, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Anchor Awareness: Michigan Gov. Whitmer issues emergency order after video of Line 5 damage is released

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now May 16, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Industry, News, Recreation and Tourism, Shipping and Ports, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Few Rights: What to watch out for as a passenger on a cruise ship

by Ian Wendrow May 16, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Who We Are and What We Do

Pipeline Footage Sparks New Concerns: Read up on updates and history of Enbridge’s Line 5

by Natasha Blakely May 15, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Books, Authors, Art and Music, Culture, Fish, Birds and Animals, Forests and Plants, Industry, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do

“The Heart of the Great Lakes”: New book looks at the Detroit River’s history and its environmental recovery

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now May 14, 2019

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