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Posted inDrinking Water, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Anger, uncertainty and a race for answers in Huron River chromium spill

by Bridge Michigan August 4, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, Municipalities, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, The States, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

State lawmakers consider taking away local authority to issue gravel mining permits

by Michigan Public August 2, 2022November 9, 2025
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Great Lakes Moment: Students help save sturgeon

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now August 1, 2022November 9, 2025
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PFAS News Roundup: “Forever chemicals” in drinking water, common PFAS questions answered

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now July 29, 2022
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Scientists work to understand cause of Great Lakes earthquakes

by Capri S. Cafaro July 29, 2022
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Salamanders, Shipping and Shorelines: The Great Lakes Now Episode Quiz

by Anna Sysling, Great Lakes Now July 29, 2022
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More Canada geese — and their poop — make Michigan home. Blame the heat.

by Bridge Michigan July 28, 2022
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Energy News Roundup: Indigenous communities take lead on energy projects, climate bill defeat impacts solar production

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now July 28, 2022
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Why did the salamander cross the road?

by Greg King July 27, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inAgriculture, Algae Blooms, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Erie, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Will Michigan farmers voluntarily help reduce phosphorus loading into Lake Erie?

by Michigan Public July 26, 2022November 9, 2025

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