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Is America prepared to handle natural disasters during the COVID-19 pandemic?
-In the Great Lakes region, heavy rains and flooding can’t be postponed despite the pandemic. Midland’s overwhelmed dams is just one example why.
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Record Rainfall Prompts Reversal of Chicago River into Lake to Ease Flooding
-The uncommonly wet May caused river levels to spike and taxed the region’s storm sewers.
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Asian CarpBudgetChicagoCOVID-19Feature-ChicagoGary WilsonIllinoisInvasive SpeciesLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal Governments
State Struggle: Budget shortfalls stall Asian carp plan, put cleanups at risk
-Federal funding to the Great Lakes and various Great Lakes projects continues, while state-level funding remains an issue.
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COVID-19DetroitDetroit RiverFeature DetroitFeature MilwaukeeFreightersLake St. ClairLatest NewsMichiganMilwaukeeNewsOntarioResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchSharon OosthoekWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsin
Sewage Check: Great Lakes researchers look to wastewater for data on COVID-19
-The virus can be detected in infected people’s feces – sometimes even before they begin exhibiting symptoms.
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Marbled crayfish added to Michigan’s prohibited species list
-Marbled crayfish, also known as virgin crayfish, are popular in the aquarium trade.
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Climate ChangeCollaborationCOVID-19Industry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsPennsylvaniaPublicSource
Four environmental issues in the Pittsburgh region to keep your eyes on in the age of COVID-19
-Climate change, air pollution, oil prices and waste could be transformed by the pandemic.
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Enbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesForests and PlantsGary WilsonHabitat RestorationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Permit Pause: Michigan regulatory agency wants more info on Line 5
-Michigan EGLE calls it an “incomplete” application while Enbridge says it’s working with agencies.
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Gary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, Research
Great Lakes Learning: Freshwater science for the youngest learners – Part 2
-Help your K-3rd graders understand the Great Lakes – all at home.