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Part of trail collapses due to erosion near Lake Michigan
-The trail, called the Little Traverse Wheelway, is “falling into the lake as the wind continues and is very dangerous.”
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Ohio fishery charged with abusing, wasting game fish
-Employees were seen removing several fish from commercial nets, breaking their spines and throwing them back in the lake.
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FreightersGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInvasive SpeciesLatest NewsNewsShipping and PortsThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Funding Boost: EPA gives Great Lakes extra $20 million but state funding at risk
-The money is targeted at toxic hotspot cleanups and ballast water treatment research.
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Fish, Birds and AnimalsForests and PlantsIllinoisIndianaInvasive SpeciesKathy JohnsonLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaQuebecThe ProvincesThe StatesWisconsin
Controlling Invasives: States urge residents to help stop spread of invasive species
-There are campaigns and websites from each of the Great Lakes states and provinces.
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Invasive grass carp found in Lake Huron tributary river
-The fish was found March 17 during a routine survey of the Tittabawassee River below the Dow Dam in Midland County.
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Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction
-Plastic bags are a pollution problem in the Great Lakes, but concerns about coronavirus have taken priority.
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Drinking WaterGary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningGroundwater ContaminationLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, Research
Great Lakes Learning: 5 ways to teach your child about groundwater
-Here’s a collection of Great Lakes Now work – and other references – to help water become a fun, fascinating at-home lesson.
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Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeFreightersIllinoisIndianaJohn HartigLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaPolicyProtectScience, Technology, ResearchThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWisconsin
Great Lakes Moment: Earth Day turns 50
-Great Lakes Now Contributor John Hartig shares his own memories of the first Earth Day and the changes he’s noticed in the nature around him since then.
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Great Lakes Learning: Tips for growing a fatberg at home (safely!)
-In this lesson, help kids understand what not to flush down the toilet and do a fun at-home science experiment at the same time.
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COVID-19Fish, Birds and AnimalsForests and PlantsJames ProffittLatest NewsMichiganNew YorkNewsNiagara FallsOhioProtectRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingThe StatesTourismWisconsin
COVID-19 Changes: Great Lakes parks and tourist spots are closing, remaining open and waiting for summer
-The agencies and businesses running the services, centers and parks are adapting daily, hourly.