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Posted inAP, Article, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Chicago, Feature-Chicago, Featured, Illinois, Lake Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region

Chicago man jumps into Lake Michigan for 365th straight day

by The Associated Press June 15, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Region

Minnesota court affirms approval of Line 3 oil pipeline

by The Associated Press June 15, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Region

EXPLAINER: Why a rural pipeline is a climate battleground

by The Associated Press June 15, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, News, PFAS, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Tests show PFAS contamination in 500 French Island wells

by The Associated Press June 15, 2021
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Raining PFAS: Amount of PFAS found is outpacing legacy contaminants

by Andrew Blok June 11, 2021
Posted inClimate Change, Guest Article, Lake Superior, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Attachment to your community can motivate climate change action

by Great Lakes Echo June 11, 2021
Posted inAP, Article, Fish, Birds and Animals, Forever Chemicals Featured, News, PFAS, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Wisconsin DNR issues fish consumption warnings for Yahara chain

by The Associated Press June 11, 2021
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Energy News Roundup: Illinois Senate votes on energy plan, Enbridge protests in Minnesota, Solar-Panel factory in Ohio

by Rachel Duckett June 11, 2021
Posted inGuest Article, History and Culture, Lake Huron, Latest News, Lighthouses, Museums and Cultural Institutions, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Shipwrecks, The Alpena News

BEN is back! Autonomous vessel launches into Lake Huron from Rogers City, Michigan

by The Alpena News June 11, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Gary Wilson, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Big Convener: Watershed councils provide critical support across municipal boundaries

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 10, 2021

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