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Winter road salt is threatening Lake Simcoe and Ontario watersheds year-round

by The Narwhal March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

Salt used to remove ice from roadways is collecting in Simcoe’s watershed — a source of drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people.

Posted inFeatured, Latest News, News

How to check if your Michigan water system is replacing lead pipes

by Planet Detroit December 10, 2025December 18, 2025
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The Next Deluge May Go Differently

by Circle of Blue December 9, 2025December 18, 2025
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Tensions flare as Line 5 public comment deadline nears

by Interlochen Public Radio December 5, 2025
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In world of AI, Michigan State University Extension bets on human expertise

by Bridge Michigan December 2, 2025
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Trump administration moves to weaken federal protections for waterways and wetlands

by Inside Climate News November 24, 2025
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$18M approved in bill credits for Pennsylvania customers in ‘forever chemicals’ settlement

by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now November 19, 2025December 18, 2025
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The history of taming the Great Black Swamp

by Patrick Wensink November 19, 2025
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The Fight to Save Lake Whitefish

by Mila Murray November 18, 2025December 18, 2025
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Stanton Yards development merges art, nature on Detroit River, envisions ‘thriving new community destination’

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now November 14, 2025December 18, 2025

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Latest News

  • Winter road salt is threatening Lake Simcoe and Ontario watersheds year-round
    Salt used to remove ice from roadways is collecting in Simcoe's watershed — a source of drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people.
  • Great Lakes water levels decline from record highs: What the forecast says
    Over the next six months, the Army Corps predicts water levels will stay below long-term averages on all Great Lakes, except possibly Lake Ontario.
  • Shipwreck hunter discovers sunken 150-year-old luxury liner off the coast of Wisconsin
    The Great Lakes are seeing a "golden age" of shipwreck discoveries, says Wisconsin maritime historian.

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