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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Climate Change, Infrastructure, Lake Huron, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Midland Flooding: Climate change and rains exacerbate dam infrastructure issues

by Natasha Blakely May 20, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inChicago, Climate Change, Feature-Chicago, Guest Article, Illinois, Infrastructure, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Record Rainfall Prompts Reversal of Chicago River into Lake to Ease Flooding

by WTTW News May 19, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Asian Carp, Authors, Budget, Chicago, COVID-19, Feature-Chicago, Gary Wilson, Illinois, Invasive Species, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do

State Struggle: Budget shortfalls stall Asian carp plan, put cleanups at risk

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now May 19, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, COVID-19, Detroit, Detroit River, Feature Detroit, Feature Milwaukee, Freighters, History and Culture, Lake St. Clair, Latest News, Michigan, Milwaukee, News, Ontario, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Sharon Oosthoek, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Sewage Check: Great Lakes researchers look to wastewater for data on COVID-19

by Sharon Oosthoek May 18, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Fish, Birds and Animals, Invasive Species, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Marbled crayfish added to Michigan’s prohibited species list

by The Associated Press May 18, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Climate Change, COVID-19, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Pennsylvania, PublicSource, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Four environmental issues in the Pittsburgh region to keep your eyes on in the age of COVID-19

by PublicSource May 15, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Forests and Plants, Gary Wilson, Habitat Restoration, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Permit Pause: Michigan regulatory agency wants more info on Line 5

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now May 11, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Gary Abud Jr., Great Lakes Learning, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Learning: Freshwater science for the youngest learners – Part 2

by Gary Abud Jr. May 5, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Fish, Birds and Animals, Gary Abud Jr., Great Lakes Learning, Invasive Species, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Learning: Freshwater science for the youngest learners – Part 1

by Gary Abud Jr. May 4, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit, Detroit River, Fish, Birds and Animals, John Hartig, Lake Erie, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Toronto, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: River otters return to western Lake Erie

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now May 4, 2020November 9, 2025

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    Over the next six months, the Army Corps predicts water levels will stay below long-term averages on all Great Lakes, except possibly Lake Ontario.
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    The Great Lakes are seeing a "golden age" of shipwreck discoveries, says Wisconsin maritime historian.
  • Enbridge paid police to protect one pipeline. Now it wants to do it again in Wisconsin.
    The Bad River Band is fighting to stop Line 5 and protect its watershed. Meanwhile, local sheriffs are already tallying the cost of riot gear.

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