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Policy and Environmental Justice.

Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Protect, Region, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Wetland Wisdom: Documentary looks at breakthrough in Great Lakes wetland research

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now March 25, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Illinois, Indiana, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, PFAS, Politics, Protect, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS Around the Great Lakes Region: Actions taken in each state or province and standards set, if any

by Natasha Blakely March 24, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, COVID-19, Island Basketball, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Latest News, News, Ohio, Ontario, Policy, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Tourism, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Taking It in Stride: How Great Lakes islanders are weathering the COVID-19 storm

by Sharon Oosthoek March 23, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, COVID-19, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Do More: Water rights advocates call for action from Gov. Whitmer, Mayor Duggan for residents without water

by Ian Wendrow March 20, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inCOVID-19, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Politics, Protect, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Cutting Contact: U.S. and Canada cut cash transactions and non-essential travel at border

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now March 20, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, COVID-19, Fish, Birds and Animals, Forests and Plants, Latest News, Michigan, New York, News, Niagara Falls, Ohio, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology & Research, The States, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

COVID-19 Changes: Great Lakes parks and tourist spots are closing, remaining open and waiting for summer

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now March 18, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, COVID-19, Fatbergs, Illinois, Indiana, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, Municipalities, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Politics, Protect, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

COVID-19 Caution: Water Resources Commissioner asks people not to flush cleaning products

by Natasha Blakely March 17, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, COVID-19, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Ontario, Policy, Politics, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Research Unknowns: COVID-19 puts Great Lakes field research prep on hold

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now March 17, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Illinois, Latest News, News, Politics, Protect, Region, Who We Are and What We Do

Student Protesters Demand Lightfoot Live Up To Campaign Promises on Environmental Protection

by Better Government Association March 12, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Feature Detroit, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Water Withdrawals, Who We Are and What We Do

Michigan Water Shutoffs: A test of governor’s commitment to social, environmental justice

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now March 9, 2020November 9, 2025

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  • North Bay’s PFAS problem: 5 things to know about a ‘forever chemicals’ hotspot in Ontario
    In a small northern city, citizens have launched a class-action lawsuit over decades-old PFAS pollution. The city and federal government, meanwhile, are working on a $122-million clean-up.
  • Enbridge to Pay $275K Settlement for 2019 Wisconsin Spill After DOJ Action
    The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced a $275,000 settlement Thursday with energy firm Enbridge for alleged violations of the state’s spills law over a 2019 spill in Jefferson County.
  • Scientists have a new tool in the fight against toxic algal blooms: buoys
    University of Toledo researchers have developed a system of buoys that slowly release algaecide into the surrounding water.

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