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Posted inClimate, Energy, Illinois, Industry, Latest News, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research

To protect people in the Great Lakes region from climate extremes, weatherize their homes

by The Conversation April 22, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Climate, COVID-19, Habitat Restoration, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Earth Day 2020: How to participate from the safety of your home

by Natasha Blakely April 21, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, COVID-19, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Environmental Justice During COVID-19: Communities bear extra burden

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now April 21, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate, Illinois, Industry, Infrastructure, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Waterfront Development

After the Flood: How Chicago is coping with the effects of climate change

by Belt Magazine April 21, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate, Drinking Water, Feature Detroit, Illinois, Industry, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Wisconsin

From Rust to Resilience: Climate change brings new challenges and opportunities

by Ensia April 20, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Illinois, Industry, Lake Huron, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Ontario, Region, St. Clair River, Water Quality, Water Withdrawals, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Toxic coal ash, utility company water withdrawal, Line 5

by Ian Wendrow April 17, 2020
Posted inFeature Detroit, Invasive Species, Lake Erie, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research

Tested and Rejected: Blasting zebra mussels off walls wasn’t the first method attempted

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now April 17, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Great Lakes Learning, Industry, Latest News, News, Protect, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Learning: How to clean up an “oil spill” at your kitchen table

by Gary Abud Jr. April 16, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, COVID-19, Lake Erie, Latest News, Michigan, Municipalities, News, Ohio, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, The States, Who We Are and What We Do

COVID-19 Complaints: Out-of-towners coming to fish in spite of stay home orders

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now April 15, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Culture, Freighters, Industry, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Politics, Science, Technology & Research, Shipping and Ports, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Funding Boost: EPA gives Great Lakes extra $20 million but state funding at risk

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now April 14, 2020November 9, 2025

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Latest News

  • Milwaukee Water Works reduces fluoride in drinking water by half due to shortage
    Utilities nationwide have seen supply challenges due to domestic constraints and the ongoing Iran War.
  • Illinois Governor signs landmark plastic pollution bill to protect Great Lakes
    Illinois is the first Great Lakes state to classify plastic pellets as a pollutant, a move advocates say helps keep millions of pellets out of the region’s waterways.
  • Seedling data shows Michigan forests under pressure from climate change, deer, disease
    For three decades, Michigan State University researchers have gone to Manistee National Forest to study seedlings to find out about the future of Michigan’s forests.

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