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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Budget, Gary Wilson, Illinois, Indiana, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Dam Investment: How does Michigan stack up against Great Lakes peers?

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 16, 2020
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Cristobal to merge with new storm system after lashing South

by The Associated Press June 9, 2020November 9, 2025
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Green Reset: COVID-19 offers opportunity for lighter environmental impact

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 2, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, COVID-19, Detroit, Feature Detroit, Feature-Chicago, Fish, Birds and Animals, History and Culture, Illinois, Latest News, Lighthouses, Museums and Cultural Institutions, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, News, Ontario, Quiz, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Animal Quiz: What Great Lakes aquarium animal are you in quarantine?

by Natasha Blakely May 29, 2020
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Ohio wind power in Lake Erie, solar projects stall in Illinois, major Wisconsin coal plant to close

by Ian Wendrow May 28, 2020
Posted inChicago, COVID-19, Feature-Chicago, Fish, Birds and Animals, History and Culture, Illinois, Latest News, Lighthouses, Museums and Cultural Institutions, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Tourism

Day in the Life: How are Shedd Aquarium’s animals coping in the absence of visitors?

by GLN Editor May 27, 2020
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Illinois governor activates Guard to help prepare for flooding

by The Associated Press May 21, 2020
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Record Rainfall Prompts Reversal of Chicago River into Lake to Ease Flooding

by WTTW News May 19, 2020
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State Struggle: Budget shortfalls stall Asian carp plan, put cleanups at risk

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now May 19, 2020November 9, 2025
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: DTE Energy rate hike, Chicago firm fined for polluting canal

by Ian Wendrow May 14, 2020

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  • Judge halts some work on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin
    Bayfield County Judge John Anderson halts work where Enbridge needs more permits to install structures in four waterways.
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    Environmentalists and some state lawmakers say the process does more harm than good. Plastics producers are pushing back.
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    Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a $108 million settlement with Monsanto Co. over long-term PCB contamination in the state, with the funds directed toward cleanup and restoration of affected natural resources.

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