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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Science, Technology, Research, Sharon Oosthoek, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do

Weed in the Water: How does cannabis use affect our freshwater ecosystems?

by Sharon Oosthoek January 22, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Wisconsin lawmakers approve firefighting foam restrictions

by The Associated Press January 22, 2020
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Showtime: Join Great Lakes Now at the Thunder Bay International Film Festival

by Sandra Svoboda January 21, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Detroit, Drinking Water, Flint, Michigan, Municipalities, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Supreme Court won’t take case prompted by Flint water crisis

by The Associated Press January 21, 2020
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Wisconsin lawmakers poised to adopt restrictions on firefighting foam

by The Associated Press January 21, 2020
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Indiana mulls law aiming to limit Lake Michigan beach access

by The Associated Press January 21, 2020
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Efficient or Cutting Corners: Trump administration challenges significant environmental law

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now January 20, 2020November 9, 2025
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Hearing puts Minnesota agency under scrutiny over PolyMet mine permit

by The Associated Press January 20, 2020
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Chemical Hitchhikers: Great Lakes microplastics may increase risk of PFAS contaminants in food web

by Sharon Oosthoek January 17, 2020
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State, nonprofit grants to boost Detroit recycling efforts

by The Associated Press January 16, 2020

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