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Posted inAgriculture, Algae Blooms, Drinking Water, Flint, Forever Chemicals Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Industry, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Ohio, Region, Water Quality

Across the U.S., millions of people are drinking unsafe water. How can we fix that?

by Ensia September 15, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inIllinois, Indiana, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Ohio, Politics, Region, Wisconsin

EPA Region 5 refutes internal watchdog report finding possible major issues in record keeping

by Indiana Environmental Reporter September 9, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Energy, Energy News Roundup, Illinois, Industry, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Ohio, Region, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Energy-efficient fertilizer in Minnesota, Ohio bailout law repeal, Wisconsin utility rate freeze

by Ian Wendrow August 20, 2020
Posted inCulture, Drinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, Indigenous Communities, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Region, Water Quality, Wisconsin

Drinking Water News Roundup: Drilling fluid contamination, mining pollution concerns, tribal community grants

by Emily Simroth August 12, 2020
Posted inAdvocacy, Climate, Equity and Environmental Justice, Latest News, Minnesota, New York, News, Politics, Region, Science, Technology & Research

Across America, Five Communities in Search of Environmental Justice

by InsideClimate News August 5, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, Indiana, Industry, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Politics, Region, Water Quality

Drinking Water News Roundup: lead in Pittsburgh, NY stream protection bill

by Emily Simroth July 31, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Energy, Energy News Roundup, Industry, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Ohio, Ontario, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Ohio nuclear bailout repeal, Minnesota coal plants, Georgian Bay hydroelectric plant

by Ian Wendrow July 29, 2020
Posted inCommercial Fishing, Fish, Birds and Animals, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Wisconsin

Multi-million dollar grant funds study of Great Lakes aquaculture

by Great Lakes Echo July 27, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, Indiana, Industry, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Wisconsin

Drinking Water News Roundup: Ohio water shutoffs, lead exposure from private wells

by Emily Simroth July 15, 2020
Posted inBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, COVID-19, Illinois, Indiana, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Tourism, Wisconsin

Outdoor Escape: Visitors flock to parks, beaches, lakes as states reopen

by Emily Simroth July 14, 2020November 9, 2025

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  • 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.

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