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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, James Proffitt, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Fishery: Commercial vs. recreational conflict

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now December 5, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Sharon Oosthoek, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Balloon Effect: Survey highlights Great Lakes’ balloon pollution problem

by Sharon Oosthoek November 11, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Detroit, Detroit River, Feature Detroit, Gary Wilson, Groundwater Contamination, Habitat Restoration, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Detroit River Restoration: There’s progress, but the daunting process of toxic sediment removal remains

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now October 22, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAdvocacy, Article, Drinking Water, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Equity and Environmental Justice, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, highlight, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Resource, The States, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Advocates banking on new Illinois coal ash law to protect rivers and wells

by Energy News Network October 4, 2019
Posted inAdvocacy, AP, Article, Equity and Environmental Justice, Fish, Birds and Animals, Forests and Plants, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Invasive Species, News, Partner Content, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology, Research, The States

17 states sue feds over Endangered Species Act rules

by The Associated Press October 4, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Authors, Climate Change, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, James Proffitt, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Understanding Algal Blooms: Conference reveals new projects, looks at Chesapeake Bay’s example

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now September 24, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Equity and Environmental Justice, Forever Chemicals Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Municipalities, Natasha Blakely, Natasha Blakely, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Water Withdrawals, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Groundwater: Is it a 6th Great Lake?

by Natasha Blakely September 20, 2019
Posted inAdvocacy, AP, Article, Budget, Chicago, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Michigan, Municipalities, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Waterfront Development

Chicago installs lakefront barriers to shield against flood damage

by The Associated Press September 16, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Agriculture, Authors, Budget, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Equity and Environmental Justice, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Superior, Natasha Blakely, Natasha Blakely, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Tracking Projects: This EPA map lets the public keep track of Great Lakes restoration projects

by Natasha Blakely September 16, 2019
Posted inAdvocacy, AP, Article, Budget, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Forever Chemicals Featured, Groundwater Contamination, News, PFAS, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Concerns grow over PFAS-tainted sewage sludge spread on croplands

by The Associated Press September 13, 2019November 9, 2025

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