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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, Featured, Gary Wilson, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Illinois, Latest News, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Chicago groups spotlight the city’s water “abundance,” focus on innovation, collaboration as key to its future

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now May 15, 2024
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Canadian wildfire smoke chokes upper Midwest for second straight year

by The Associated Press May 13, 2024
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PFAS News Roundup: White House official visits Minnesota high school in town known as “ground zero” for PFAS

by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now May 10, 2024
Posted inFeatured, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Meet the man who has been cleaning the Rouge River for 35 years

by Planet Detroit May 8, 2024November 8, 2025
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Michigan author reflects on 20th anniversary of landmark book The Living Great Lakes

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now May 8, 2024November 8, 2025
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‘No Mow May’ grows in Traverse City

by Interlochen Public Radio May 7, 2024November 8, 2025
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Foraging’s Spring Backyard Splendor: Dandelions and Violets

by Lisa M. Rose May 7, 2024November 8, 2025
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Great Lakes Moment: Detroit River’s important role in lake whitefish

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now May 6, 2024November 8, 2025
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New Interagency Agreement Supports Water Tribal Water and Sanitation Projects

by Native News Online May 6, 2024
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Energy News Roundup: Federal money pours in to accelerate energy transition

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now May 3, 2024

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  • Michigan mulls changes in elk hunt regulations
    The Michigan Department of Natural Resources received a record 47,493 applications for 260 elk licenses in 2025.
  • Which Great Lakes states are advancing balcony solar?
    Dozens of states are considering legislation to allow residents to use DIY plug-in solar. Follow the efforts here.
  • Residents across Michigan unite for solar discounts
    Grassroots ‘Solarize’ programs have expanded across Michigan cities and counties, helping residents access group discounts on solar installations even as federal incentives have been cut.

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