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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, Gary Wilson, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Who We Are and What We Do

The Great Lakes Compact at 15: Region celebrates, veteran policy experts caution against complacency

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 13, 2023
Posted inLatest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region

After a pandemic pause, Detroit restarts water shut-offs – part of a nationwide trend as costs rise

by The Conversation November 28, 2023November 8, 2025
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Waves of Change: Meet herbalist and forager Monica Cady

by Great Lakes Now October 30, 2023
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Wetland banks save cities, townships, and counties money for building roads

by Michigan Public October 11, 2023November 8, 2025
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Enbridge: Federal review of Line 5 tunnel permit is ‘inexplicably lethargic’

by Bridge Michigan October 4, 2023
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I’m working to revitalize an Indigenous language and bring it into the future

by The Conversation October 3, 2023November 8, 2025
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PFAS News Roundup: Can we get rid of ‘forever chemicals’?

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now September 26, 2023
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Great Lakes EPA office reaffirms 2030 cleanup goal for Detroit River, other contaminated sites

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now September 21, 2023
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Researchers: Current Great Lakes stewardship is “ill-equipped” to handle future challenges

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now September 11, 2023November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Featured, John Hartig, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Toronto, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: University of Windsor to build capacity for Canada’s national urban parks

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now September 4, 2023

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