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Policy and Environmental Justice.

Posted inBudget, Invasive Species, News, Politics, Protect, Science, Technology & Research

A Great Lakes Moment from John Hartig

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now August 1, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inBudget, Drinking Water, Latest News, News, Politics, Protect, Water Quality

Michigan’s PFAS contamination emergency

by Mary Ellen Geist July 31, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inBudget, Climate, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Latest News, Politics, Science, Technology & Research

A Life Without Line 5

by Mary Ellen Geist July 27, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inBudget, Drinking Water, Flint, News, Politics, Protect, Water Quality

Management weakness delayed U.S. EPA Flint response

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now July 20, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Budget, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Industry, Lake Erie, News, Ohio, Politics, Protect, Region, Who We Are and What We Do

Long-stalled Lake Erie wind project gets tentative green light

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now July 17, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inAlgae Blooms, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Budget, Drinking Water, News, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Water Quality

Peak Lake Erie algae season keeps scientists, politicians and lawyers busy

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now July 16, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inBudget, Climate, Invasive Species, News, Politics, Protect, Science, Technology & Research

EPA’s Pruitt resignation sparks sharp reactions from Great Lakes Leaders

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now July 9, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inBudget, News, Politics

Proposed new Soo Lock passes critical financial test

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now July 5, 2018
Posted inBudget, Drinking Water, News, Politics, Protect, Video, Water Quality

What is the role of industry in water stewardship?

by Mary Ellen Geist July 3, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Budget, Climate, Drinking Water, News, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality

The Great Lakes without Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now July 2, 2018November 9, 2025

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