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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, I Speak for the Fish, Latest News, News, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do

I Speak For The Fish: Are muskies still the readers’ favorite?

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now May 20, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals, Forests and Plants, Latest News, News, Science, Technology & Research

It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants

by The Conversation May 17, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Climate Change, Featured, History and Culture, Kari Lydersen, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Disappointed dogs, sad skiers, frustrated fishermen

by Kari Lydersen May 17, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inEnergy News Roundup, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News

Energy News Roundup: Industry groups fight federal emissions rules they say will hurt region

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now May 16, 2024
Posted inAlgae Blooms, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Dams may slow harmful algal blooms in urban lakes, expert says

by Great Lakes Echo May 16, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inFeatured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, News, The Checkup

Wildfire Rampage Injures Lungs in the Great Lakes

by Circle of Blue May 15, 2024November 8, 2025
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
Posted inFeatured, Forever Chemicals Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, News, PFAS News Roundup

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
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Books, Authors, Art and Music, Featured, Gary Wilson, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, History and Culture, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Who We Are and What We Do

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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Latest News

  • Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires
    A centuries-old tool for safety is reducing wildfire risk, while helping to protect pristine inland lakes.
  • When Forests Burn, Lakes Suffer
    Severe fires can damage soils, increase runoff, and degrade water quality in remote watersheds.
  • Pennsylvania Activists Urge Lawmakers to Help Curb Soaring Electric Bills
    Despite skyrocketing demand driven by data center development, the industry says it is not the cause of increasing costs for consumers.

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