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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Climate, Industry, News, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Understanding Algal Blooms: Conference reveals new projects, looks at Chesapeake Bay’s example

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now September 24, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Illinois, Industry, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Taking out the Trash: Shedd Aquarium offers a new kayak experience for visitors

by Lorraine Boissoneault September 19, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Food, Industry, Lake Erie, News, Ohio, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Voters on Pollution: New poll says northwest Ohio voters support CAFOs crackdown

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now September 13, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Blue Economy, Budget, Energy, Equity and Environmental Justice, Industry, Infrastructure, Michigan, News, Ohio, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Shipping and Ports, Tourism, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: Cleanup is not just a cost, but an investment

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now September 3, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Climate, Commercial Fishing, Industry, Latest News, Municipalities, News, Policy, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Shipping and Ports, The States, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Lake Levels: Army Corps says remain cautious as fall storm season approaches

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now August 22, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Budget, Illinois, Industry, Infrastructure, Lake Michigan, Municipalities, News, Policy, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Shipping and Ports, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Conflicted: Chicago’s plans for a lakefront “urban oasis” didn’t include a concert venue or Hamilton exhibit

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now August 20, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inNews, Recreation and Tourism, Shipwrecks

Dateline Brockville, Ontario: Free screening of Great Lakes Now “Ships and Shipwrecks”

by GLN Editor August 16, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Blue Economy, Budget, Cruise Ships, Industry, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, News, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Shipping and Ports, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Cruising the Lakes: Port stops for cruise lines all around the Great Lakes

by Ian Wendrow August 15, 2019
Posted inAdvocacy, Budget, Industry, Lake Michigan, News, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Shipping and Ports, Tourism, Wisconsin

SS Badger: The last of Lake Michigan’s car ferries

by Melissa Walsh August 14, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Agriculture, Blue Economy, Budget, Drinking Water, Flint, Food, Forever Chemicals Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Municipalities, News, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Growing Gardens: Churches and mosques create native plant gardens to help with water quality, wildlife and community building

by Natasha Blakely August 6, 2019November 9, 2025

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