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Posted inAsian Carp, Chicago, Featured, Illinois, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Illinois one step closer to keeping invasive carp out of Great Lakes

by WBEZ October 29, 2025November 7, 2025

For decades, officials have worried the fish could wreak disaster on the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem and the multibillion-dollar tourism, boating and fishing industries that rely on it. Now, the fight might be getting easier.

Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Budget, Chicago, Featured, Gary Wilson, Illinois, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Rethinking Strategy in the Era of the Trump EPA

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now August 6, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, Detroit, Featured, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Sean Ericson, Toronto, Who We Are and What We Do

Why we don’t bike like the Dutch — yet

by Sean Ericson, Great Lakes Now July 30, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inAgriculture, Chicago, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region

This wetland fight could go to the Supreme Court

by Great Lakes Now July 15, 2025
Posted inChicago, Climate Change, Feature-Chicago, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Chicago was supposed to warn residents about toxic lead pipes last year. Most still have no idea.

by Inside Climate News and Grist July 15, 2025December 8, 2025
Posted inChicago, Drinking Water, Feature Lead, Feature-Chicago, Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic pipes. Replacing them will take decades.

by Inside Climate News and Grist July 1, 2025December 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, Detroit, Feature Detroit, Feature-Chicago, Featured, Gary Wilson, Illinois, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Sinking cities: Great Lakes cities not immune from under-recognized threat

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now May 20, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, Detroit, Featured, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Ontario, Region, Sean Ericson, Toronto, Who We Are and What We Do

Buses vs. Trains: The Future of Public Transit in the Great Lakes Region

by Sean Ericson, Great Lakes Now May 13, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, Featured, Gary Wilson, Illinois, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Who We Are and What We Do

Experts explain criticality of regional EPA office

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now April 8, 2025
Posted inAdvocacy, Chicago, Climate Change, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature-Chicago, Featured, Guest Article, Illinois, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research

‘Everyone deserves clean air,’ says a Chicago EPA worker who fears her job will end

by WBEZ April 1, 2025

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  • How to check if your Michigan water system is replacing lead pipes
    Michigan’s ambitious plan to replace 580,030 lead and galvanized lines is underway, yet many residents remain in the dark about their water safety. The Michigan Lead Service Line Tracker empowers communities to safeguard against lead exposure.
  • The Next Deluge May Go Differently
    Changes in wetlands policy and reductions in funding mean flooding will worsen.
  • Tensions flare as Line 5 public comment deadline nears
    Public comments are due by the end of the week after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed a tunnel alternative last month.

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