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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Brian Owens, Fish, Birds and Animals, Food, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Mercury Levels Maintained: Invasive mussels keep mercury levels high in Great Lakes fish

by Brian Owens, Great Lakes Now November 19, 2019November 9, 2025
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, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, News, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Science, Technology, Research, Sturgeon, Who We Are and What We Do

Lake Erie’s Sturgeon Revival: Biggest fish makes its return to Maumee, Lake Erie with new yearly boost

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now October 24, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Lake Michigan, Recreation and Tourism

Burns planned for 1,100 acres of Indiana Dunes National Park

by The Associated Press October 21, 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, AP, Article, Equity and Environmental Justice, Fish, Birds and Animals, Forests and Plants, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Invasive Species, News, Partner Content, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology, Research, The States

17 states sue feds over Endangered Species Act rules

by The Associated Press October 4, 2019
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Pittsburgh researchers investigate some of climate change’s most critical questions

by PublicSource October 2, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Article, Authors, Drinking Water, Flint, Gary Wilson, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Beyond Flint: Environmental justice water woes impact many other urban communities study says

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now October 1, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Lake Michigan, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region

History buff finds ships that sank in 1878 in Lake Michigan

by The Associated Press September 26, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Ian Wendrow, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Michigan, Ohio, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Marshall power plant, Line 5, Line 3, Ohio electricity rates

by Ian Wendrow September 26, 2019

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