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Posted inDetroit, Feature Detroit, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Southwest Detroit homes flooded, families displaced by water main rupture

by Planet Detroit February 19, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inChicago, Energy News Roundup, Featured, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region

From Madigan’s Conviction to ComEd’s EV Rebate Program: How Illinois is Shaping Its Energy Future

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now February 19, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inDetroit, Featured, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

After water main break, officials say homes in Detroit’s Southwest will get repairs covered

by Michigan Public February 18, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Veteran Great Lakes advocate cautions on prioritizing economic development over protecting the environment

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now February 18, 2025
Posted inBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Guest Article, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Tourism

Points North: Back to the Boundary Waters

by Interlochen Public Radio February 17, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Ontario, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Tribal Governments and First Nations, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Tackling environmental racism in Chemical Valley

by The Narwhal February 13, 2025
Posted inBooks, Authors, Art and Music, Featured, Forests and Plants, History and Culture, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Toledo’s community art highlights importance of native plants for safe drinking water

by Great Lakes Echo February 13, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inFeatured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology, Research

The early elk hunt was tough last year. Hot weather is likely to blame.

by Interlochen Public Radio February 12, 2025
Posted inFeatured, Freighters, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, History and Culture, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Shipping and Ports

The fascinating history of the Great Lakes Yemeni sailors

by Stephen Starr, Great Lakes Now February 11, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Trump tries to block EV charger money — again. Michigan impact ‘clear as mud’

by Bridge Michigan February 11, 2025

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