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Asian CarpBudgetChicagoCOVID-19Feature-ChicagoGary WilsonIllinoisInvasive SpeciesLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsState Struggle: Budget shortfalls stall Asian carp plan, put cleanups at risk
-Federal funding to the Great Lakes and various Great Lakes projects continues, while state-level funding remains an issue.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingClevelandCOVID-19DetroitDuluthFreightersGrand RapidsHamiltonJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsMichiganMilwaukeeMinnesotaNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingThe ProvincesThe StatesTorontoTraverse CityWisconsinCOVID-19 Next Steps: Great Lakes outdoor recreation begins move toward normalcy
-Many parks and public areas are opening – with restrictions.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingClevelandCOVID-19James ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsMichiganMunicipalitiesNewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingThe StatesCOVID-19 Complaints: Out-of-towners coming to fish in spite of stay home orders
-Locals aren’t happy with the number of non-residents fishing without social distancing.
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FreightersGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInvasive SpeciesLatest NewsNewsShipping and PortsThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsFunding Boost: EPA gives Great Lakes extra $20 million but state funding at risk
-The money is targeted at toxic hotspot cleanups and ballast water treatment research.
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Fish, Birds and AnimalsForests and PlantsIllinoisIndianaInvasive SpeciesKathy JohnsonLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaQuebecThe ProvincesThe StatesWisconsinControlling Invasives: States urge residents to help stop spread of invasive species
-There are campaigns and websites from each of the Great Lakes states and provinces.
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Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeFreightersIllinoisIndianaJohn HartigLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaPolicyProtectScience, Technology, ResearchThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWisconsinGreat Lakes Moment: Earth Day turns 50
-Great Lakes Now Contributor John Hartig shares his own memories of the first Earth Day and the changes he’s noticed in the nature around him since then.
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COVID-19Fish, Birds and AnimalsForests and PlantsJames ProffittLatest NewsMichiganNew YorkNewsNiagara FallsOhioProtectRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingThe StatesTourismWisconsinCOVID-19 Changes: Great Lakes parks and tourist spots are closing, remaining open and waiting for summer
-The agencies and businesses running the services, centers and parks are adapting daily, hourly.
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BudgetChicagoClevelandDetroitDetroit RiverDrinking WaterEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature ClevelandFeature DetroitFeature MilwaukeeFeature-ChicagoGary WilsonGroundwater ContaminationIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganMilwaukeeNewsOhioPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectRecreation and TourismShipping and PortsThe StatesTourismWaterfront DevelopmentWisconsinWho’s in charge: Lack of storage facility oversight puts waterways at risk
-In major lakeside cities around the Great Lakes, there isn’t a clear answer on who handles oversight of industrial storage facilities.
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BudgetDrinking WaterGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectQuebecThe ProvincesThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWaterfront DevelopmentThird Rail Proposal: Selling Great Lakes water proposed to lower lake levels
-University of Chicago law professor proposes selling Great Lakes water, sparking renewed denials and reminders of why that isn’t a current possibility.
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AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s foggy claims on climate policy
-Here’s a look at some of President Donald Trump’s statements on former President Barack Obama’s climate policies, delivered Oct. 23 in Pennsylvania when he addressed an energy-industry event focused on fracking.
