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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 inAP, Article, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Huron, Latest News, Michigan, News, Protect, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Flood raises fears of pollution at Michigan toxic waste site

by The Associated Press May 22, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, New York, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: EPA says limits will take more than a year, Navy halts shipments to burn plant

by Natasha Blakely May 21, 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 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 inDuluth, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Equity and Environmental Justice, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

What are Joe Biden’s views on two of the most controversial environmental projects in Minnesota?

by MinnPost May 12, 2020November 9, 2025
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, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, Natasha Blakely, New York, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: Sen. seeks federal probe of Cohoes incinerator, PFAS actions added to Senate bills, DuPont foresees settlements

by Natasha Blakely May 8, 2020

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  • Wisconsin finally unlocks $125 million funding for PFAS cleanup
    More PFAS news with a study on Minnesota combustion facilities, and proposed rate hikes for water utilities in Illinois.
  • How to check if your Michigan water system is replacing lead pipes
    Michigan’s ambitious plan to replace 580,030 lead and galvanized lines is underway, yet many residents remain in the dark about their water safety. The Michigan Lead Service Line Tracker empowers communities to safeguard against lead exposure.
  • The Next Deluge May Go Differently
    Changes in wetlands policy and reductions in funding mean flooding will worsen.

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