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Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

PFAS News Roundup: Public input in Michigan, bans on firefighting foam, legislation won’t pass Senate

by Ric Mixter January 15, 2020
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Interview, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Consumers Energy Foundation continues its funding for Great Lakes Now’s coverage and programming

by GLN Editor January 6, 2020
Posted in2019 Featured Post, About Great Lakes Now, Article, Authors, Great Lakes Now's Year-End Posts, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Sandra Svoboda, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Now: Our 2019 look back and our 2020 look ahead

by Sandra Svoboda January 3, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Article, Authors, Better Government Association, Budget, Chicago, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature-Chicago, Guest Article, Illinois, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Who We Are and What We Do

Lightfoot’s Actions on Environmental Campaign Promises Are Off to a Slow Start

by Better Government Association December 9, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Authors, Habitat Restoration, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Erie, Natasha Blakely, News, Ohio, Protect, Region, Series Episode, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Black Swamp: Drained centuries ago, DNR and Ohio organizations look to bring some of it back

by Natasha Blakely October 28, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Books, Authors, Art and Music, History and Culture, Interview, News, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Sandra Svoboda, Who We Are and What We Do

‘Million Little Lessons’: Author traverses the Maumee River to learn its history and understand environmental issues

by Sandra Svoboda October 25, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Fish, Birds and Animals, Forever Chemicals Featured, Lorraine Boissoneault, News, Protect, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Upside-Down Eagle: Bald eagles have faced a number of pollutants but are now a Great Lakes success story

by Lorraine Boissoneault October 21, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Natasha Blakely, Protect, Who We Are and What We Do

Cameras, Vessels, Warning System: Enbridge increases security of Line 5 pipeline

by Natasha Blakely October 17, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit River, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, John Hartig, News, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: Five decades since the infamous Rouge River fire

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now October 7, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAdvocacy, Article, Drinking Water, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Equity and Environmental Justice, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, highlight, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Resource, The States, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Advocates banking on new Illinois coal ash law to protect rivers and wells

by Energy News Network October 4, 2019

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  • Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’
    The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.
  • Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches?
    Bills under consideration in the House aim to expand commercial access to walleye and trout as whitefish catch rates plummet. Recreational fishing advocates and state fishing regulators object.
  • Around 200 acres protected along Lake Superior for longest national scenic trail
    The Trust for Public Land conveyed 213 acres to the National Park Service this spring in Iron County.

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