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BudgetFlintGreat Lakes News CollaborativeHistory and CultureInfrastructureLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeRecreation and TourismThe StatesTourismWater Quality and Restoration EffortsHow Michigan state parks will spend a $250 million COVID windfall
-After years of deferred maintenance, big upgrades are coming to Belle Isle and picturesque Tahquamenon Falls. But there are also potholes to fill, toilets and sewers to replace and electrical systems to modernize.
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BudgetGreat Lakes Now On-Air SpecialsIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsOhioPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe CatchThe StatesWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
A Great Lakes Authority?
-Aiming to better coordinate efforts to restore the Great Lakes, promote related educational opportunities, and boost the region’s economic prospects, an Ohio legislator crafted a bill to create a federal Great Lakes Authority.
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BudgetDrinking WaterGreat Lakes News CollaborativeIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWater's True CostMichigan’s ‘Very Big Opportunity’ in Infrastructure Windfall
-More communities gain access to the largest federal infusion in a half century.
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BudgetDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageGreat Lakes News CollaborativeIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLatest NewsMichiganMunicipalitiesNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWater's True CostSome Michigan water systems are overbuilt, underfunded. Are mergers the answer?
-Customers get cheaper, cleaner water when communities share the cost of infrastructure. But Michigan’s experience shows how political conflicts and logistical challenges can complicate the math.
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CollaborationDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature LeadForever Chemicals FeaturedIndianaInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadNewsPFASPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe StatesWater Quality and Restoration EffortsIndiana Finance Authority COO Testifies at House Drinking Water Hearing
-Finance Authority chief says Congress should consider funding changes to better address the state’s PFAS and lead issues.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingClevelandFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsNewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingFishing Tournament Trends: Kayaks and catch-photo-release gaining popularity
-The Great Lakes are home to many events each year, with plenty for both seasoned experts and complete newbies.
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AdvocacyBudgetDetroitDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitFeature HomepageGreat Lakes News CollaborativeLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWater's True CostHigh Cost of Water Hits Home
-Rising rates hurt Michigan’s poorest residents.
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Drinking WaterFeature HomepageGreat Lakes News CollaborativeIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLatest NewsMichiganMunicipalitiesNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWater's True CostShort-changing Michigan local governments has resulted in deteriorating water systems and other services
-Many of Michigan’s cities are reaching a crisis point because of a decline in federal dollars for water and sewer infrastructure made worse by the state’s centralized taxing system.
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Winning Work: Great Lakes Now collects 12 journalism awards
-At the Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Chapter’s 2022 Excellence in Journalism award ceremony, Great Lakes Now was honored with acknowledgements over eight categories of our digital, broadcast and collaborative work.
