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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Gary Wilson, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Legal Responsibility: Michigan lawsuit blames dam owner for Midland dam failure

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 11, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, COVID-19, Detroit, Fatbergs, Infrastructure, Michigan, News, Pennsylvania, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Epidemic of wipes and masks plagues sewers, storm drains

by The Associated Press June 8, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, Climate Change, COVID-19, Feature-Chicago, Gary Wilson, Illinois, Infrastructure, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Green Reset: COVID-19 offers opportunity for lighter environmental impact

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 2, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inHistory and Culture, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lighthouses, Museums and Cultural Institutions, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Rescuing History: Museum experts across Michigan race to save the Midland archive

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now May 29, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Climate Change, Groundwater Contamination, Infrastructure, Lake Huron, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

More Than Dow: Chemicals, contaminants and untreated sewage all washed out by Midland dam breaks

by Natasha Blakely May 23, 2020
Posted inClimate Change, COVID-19, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Is America prepared to handle natural disasters during the COVID-19 pandemic?

by theRising May 21, 2020November 9, 2025
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 inClimate Change, Feature Milwaukee, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, Milwaukee, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Milwaukee Neighborhood Pushes Toward Climate Resilience

by WUWM-FM, Milwaukee Public Broadcasting May 1, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Duluth, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Lake Superior, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Lessons in Resilience: As climate and the economy changes, Duluth steps up

by Ensia April 29, 2020November 9, 2025

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