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ChicagoCOVID-19Feature-ChicagoFish, Birds and AnimalsIllinoisLatest NewsLighthouses, Museums and Cultural InstitutionsNewsRecreation and TourismTourismDay in the Life: How are Shedd Aquarium’s animals coping in the absence of visitors?
-“All the animals notice the lack of the public,” said Eve Barrs, senior aquarist at Shedd.
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COVID-19DetroitFeature DetroitFish, Birds and AnimalsLatest NewsLighthouses, Museums and Cultural InstitutionsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismTourismCOVID-19 Connection: Pandemic provides an opportunity for fish and insects to bond
-Like many other aquariums and museums, the Belle Isle Conservancy is finding ways to engage with the public and keep its animals entertained.
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Huge Interest: Aquatarium finds its feet during COVID-19 with virtual engagement
-Though Ontario’s Aquatarium is currently closed to the public, that hasn’t stopped staff from finding ways to engage with the public about the animals.
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APBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingClimate ChangeCOVID-19IndianaLake MichiganNewsRecreation and TourismTourismIndiana Dunes starts beach parking information line
-National park rangers and local officials will monitor park beaches and lots for overcrowding and dangerous conditions.
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Climate ChangeGroundwater ContaminationInfrastructureLake HuronLatest NewsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyWater Quality and Restoration EffortsMore Than Dow: Chemicals, contaminants and untreated sewage all washed out by Midland dam breaks
-The potential environmental impacts of the flood are wide ranging.
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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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Midland Flooding: Climate change and rains exacerbate dam infrastructure issues
-Midland County is dealing with a state of emergency after two improperly maintained dams breached following heavy rains.
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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 GovernmentsState 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 EffortsWisconsinSewage 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.
