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Posted inCOVID-19, Feature Detroit, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Politics, Protect, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Tighter Restrictions: COVID-19 makes it harder to cross Great Lakes borders between U.S. and Canada

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now March 27, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Drinking Water, Indiana, Industry, Latest News, News, PFAS, Policy, Politics, Protect, Region, Water Quality, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: Indiana restricts PFAS foam, Wisconsin utility sued, 651 military bases likely polluted

by Ric Mixter March 25, 2020
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 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, 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, Equity and Environmental Justice, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Policy, Politics, Protect, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Struck Down: Federal court rules Lake Erie Bill of Rights unconstitutional

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now March 6, 2020November 9, 2025

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  • Going to the beach? Check the water quality
    Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.
  • Bad River tribe, groups sue over waterway crossing approvals for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute
    The Bad River tribe and environmental groups are again suing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources over decisions that allow work to move forward on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute at four waterway crossings.
  • Canada celebrates Gordie Howe bridge opening — without Michigan
    Canadian officials celebrated the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, honoring the Detroit Red Wings legend and marking the completion of a project more than two decades in the making.

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