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Drinking Water News Roundup: Climate change and Illinois water withdrawals, clean water for Michigan students

by Grace Dempsey February 26, 2021
Posted inBudget, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Michigan dams need ‘immediate attention’ to prevent next failure

by Bridge Michigan February 26, 2021
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Minnesota, News, PFAS, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

HotSpots H2O: Minnesota Rolls Out Plan for PFAS Contamination

by Circle of Blue February 25, 2021
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Equity and Environmental Justice, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Tribal Governments and First Nations, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Enbridge Line 3 divides Indigenous lands, people

by The Associated Press February 24, 2021November 9, 2025
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Cross-border Concerns: Biden administration a new opportunity for Canadian cooperation over Great Lakes

by Andrew Reeves February 24, 2021
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, PFAS, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

PFAS in the House: Are toxic “forever chemicals” a steady drip in this reporter’s home?

by Tom Perkins February 23, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Drinking Water, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Invasive Species, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

The future of Lake Superior with climate disruption

by Michigan Public February 23, 2021November 9, 2025
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On Michigan’s inland lakes, ice fishing with less ice, and fewer fish

by Michigan Public February 23, 2021November 9, 2025
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Intense storms from climate change harming Michigan streams and rivers

by Michigan Public February 23, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Equity and Environmental Justice, Guest Article, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Science, Technology, Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Youth climate activists want an official seat at the table in Biden’s White House

by Climate Tracker February 22, 2021November 9, 2025

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