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Posted inAP, Article, COVID-19, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Tourism

Virus upsets summer plans for Isle Royale park

by The Associated Press May 26, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Climate Change, COVID-19, Indiana, Lake Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Tourism

Indiana Dunes starts beach parking information line

by The Associated Press May 26, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Climate Change, Groundwater Contamination, Infrastructure, Lake Huron, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

More Than Dow: Chemicals, contaminants and untreated sewage all washed out by Midland dam breaks

by Natasha Blakely May 23, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Huron, Latest News, Michigan, News, Protect, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Flood raises fears of pollution at Michigan toxic waste site

by The Associated Press May 22, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, New York, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: EPA says limits will take more than a year, Navy halts shipments to burn plant

by Natasha Blakely May 21, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Illinois, News, Region

Illinois governor activates Guard to help prepare for flooding

by The Associated Press May 21, 2020
Posted inClimate Change, COVID-19, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Is America prepared to handle natural disasters during the COVID-19 pandemic?

by theRising May 21, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inChicago, Climate Change, Feature-Chicago, Guest Article, Illinois, Infrastructure, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Record Rainfall Prompts Reversal of Chicago River into Lake to Ease Flooding

by WTTW News May 19, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, COVID-19, Food, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Tourism, Traverse City

Virus threat creates unease in Michigan summer tourism haven

by The Associated Press May 19, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Asian Carp, Authors, Budget, Chicago, COVID-19, Feature-Chicago, Gary Wilson, Illinois, Invasive Species, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do

State Struggle: Budget shortfalls stall Asian carp plan, put cleanups at risk

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now May 19, 2020November 9, 2025

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