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Nibi Chronicles: Acknowledging one family’s knack for finding ancient stone tools

by Staci Lola Drouillard, Great Lakes Now March 17, 2023

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PFAS News Roundup: All fish tested from Michigan rivers contain ‘forever chemicals’, study finds

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now March 16, 2023

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Energy News Roundup: Large solar energy project proposed in Michigan, more community solar projects in Illinois

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now March 10, 2023

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Energy News Roundup: Minnesota’s 2040 carbon-free energy bill, coal ash crackdown continues

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now February 9, 2023

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Energy News Roundup: Gas stove debate, electric vehicle expansion

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now January 26, 2023

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PFAS News Roundup: ‘Forever chemicals’ in Lake Michigan

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now January 17, 2023

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PFAS News Roundup: New requirements taking effect in 2023 to protect consumers from ‘forever chemicals’

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now January 17, 2023

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Energy News Roundup: Community programs to provide solar for low-income residents in Illinois, Ohio

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now January 12, 2023

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‘Circular economy’ programs aim to reduce waste and build jobs

by Institute for Nonprofit News January 10, 2023

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Divided Congress: Smooth sailing or choppy waters for Great Lakes programs?

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 27, 2022November 9, 2025

Latest News

Going to the beach? Check the water quality
Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Bad River tribe, groups sue over waterway crossing approvals for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute
The Bad River tribe and environmental groups are again suing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources over decisions that allow work to move forward on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute at four waterway crossings.
Canada celebrates Gordie Howe bridge opening — without Michigan
Canadian officials celebrated the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, honoring the Detroit Red Wings legend and marking the completion of a project more than two decades in the making.