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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Ontario, PFAS News Roundup, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: 3M being investigated for contamination, New safety bills introduced in Michigan

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now June 6, 2023
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Detroit River, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: New trail connects people with secluded Detroit River wetlands

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now June 5, 2023
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, News, Politics, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

The Endangered Species Act turns 50: Congress is working to weaken it

by Michigan Public June 2, 2023
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Asian Carp, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Illinois, Invasive Species, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Politics, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Illinois, feds grapple with agreement that would advance billion dollar plan to stop invasive carp

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 2, 2023
Posted inEnergy, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region

Michigan lawmakers pledge ‘full support’ for reopening Palisades nuclear plant

by Bridge Michigan June 1, 2023
Posted inEnergy, Energy News Roundup, Featured, Illinois, Indiana, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Ohio, Region, Wisconsin

Energy News Roundup: Illinois house passes ethics bill, EPA rule in Indiana

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now June 1, 2023
Posted inCulture, Featured, Freighters, Latest News, News

Culinary masters aboard Great Lakes freighters: Navigating the high seas of flavor

by Capri S. Cafaro May 31, 2023November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Culture, Featured, Freighters, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Shipping and Ports, Who We Are and What We Do

Mapping the Great Lakes: Freighters!

by Alex Hill May 30, 2023November 8, 2025
Posted inFish, Birds and Animals, Forests and Plants, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Science, Technology & Research

Bill aims to allow backyard wildlife feeding, but critics fear deer disease

by Bridge Michigan May 26, 2023
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Forests and Plants, News, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Science Says What? Looking for love as northern forests heat up

by Sharon Oosthoek May 25, 2023November 8, 2025

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Latest News

  • Why the US‑Canada trade war could change how American farmers grow their crops for years
    Canada is a major US supplier of fertilizer ingredients that could get pulled into Trump’s trade war. Farms can go without fertilizer for a while, but not long.
  • Will the U.S. really rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America?’
    After failed trade negotiations, U.S. Pres. Trump threatened to rename one of the Great Lakes. On Thursday, he signed an executive order.
  • Milwaukee Water Works reduces fluoride in drinking water by half due to shortage
    Utilities nationwide have seen supply challenges due to domestic constraints and the ongoing Iran War.

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