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Policy and Environmental Justice.

Posted inAdvocacy, Climate, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Infrastructure, Latest News, News, Politics, Science, Technology & Research, The States, Water Quality

Multi-state group prepares Great Lakes basin for effects of climate change

by Michigan Public January 19, 2023November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Illinois, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Michigan, New York, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: ‘Forever chemicals’ in Lake Michigan

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now January 17, 2023
Posted inBlue Economy, Featured, Illinois, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Ontario, Policy, Politics, Region

‘Circular economy’ programs aim to reduce waste and build jobs

by Institute for Nonprofit News January 10, 2023
Posted inDrinking Water, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, Michigan, News, Policy, Politics, Protect, Region, The States, Water Quality

Join Bridge, Circle of Blue to discuss Michigan lawmakers’ water priorities

by Bridge Michigan January 9, 2023
Posted inAdvocacy, Climate, Feature Detroit, Featured, Food, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Tourism

These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen

by Institute for Nonprofit News January 9, 2023
Posted inAdvocacy, Budget, Climate, Equity and Environmental Justice, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Industry, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Policy, Politics, Protect, Region, Science, Technology & Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality

Michigan Democrats aiming to erase business friendly environmental laws

by Bridge Michigan January 4, 2023
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Featured, Forever Chemicals Featured, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: 3M says it will stop making ‘forever chemicals’ by 2025, but global problem remains

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now January 3, 2023
Posted inClimate, Commercial Fishing, Culture, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Tribal Governments and First Nations

Michigan tribes, state reach tentative deal on Great Lakes fishing access

by Bridge Michigan December 28, 2022
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Budget, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Illinois, Industry, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Policy, Politics, Region, Shipping and Ports, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Divided Congress: Smooth sailing or choppy waters for Great Lakes programs?

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 27, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Culture, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Indigenous Communities, Lake Superior, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Tribal Governments and First Nations, Who We Are and What We Do

Nibi Chronicles: Beach at Nishkwakwansing returned to tribal trust

by Staci Lola Drouillard, Great Lakes Now December 23, 2022November 9, 2025

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