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Posted inForests and Plants, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Wisconsin

Environmental groups and industry at odds over plan to conserve old-growth forests

by Wisconsin Public Radio October 14, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Featured, Gary Wilson, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Region, Who We Are and What We Do

What a Trump vs. Harris presidency might mean for the Great Lakes

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now October 14, 2024
Posted inLake Michigan, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region

This Historic Ship Runs on Coal. Can It Find a New Way Forward?

by Inside Climate News October 11, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inLatest News, News, Region, Wisconsin

Wisconsin towns are trying to limit CAFO growth. Big Dairy is fighting back.

by Investigate Midwest October 10, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inFeatured, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Ohio Department of Agriculture is working to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly

by Ideastream Public Media October 9, 2024
Posted inDrinking Water, Flint, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

A decade after Flint, feds require nationwide lead pipe removal

by Bridge Michigan October 8, 2024
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit, Detroit River, Feature Detroit, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, John Hartig, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: Mink thriving along the Detroit River

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now October 7, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inBudget, Featured, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Ohio, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Midwest States Struggle to Fund Dam Safety Projects, Even as Federal Aid Hits Historic Highs

by Inside Climate News October 4, 2024
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, The States, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Michigan’s New Rules To Protect Water From Manure Attacked By Lawmakers

by Circle of Blue October 3, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inChicago, Climate Change, Drinking Water, Featured, Illinois, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Joliet, Illinois, Plans to Source Its Future Drinking Water From Lake Michigan. Will Other Cities Follow?

by Inside Climate News October 1, 2024

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  • Around 200 acres protected along Lake Superior for longest national scenic trail
    The Trust for Public Land conveyed 213 acres to the National Park Service this spring in Iron County.
  • 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.
  • New York Plastics Law Advances Amid Debate Over ‘Chemical Recycling’
    Environmentalists and some state lawmakers say the process does more harm than good. Plastics producers are pushing back.

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