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Epidemic of wipes and masks plagues sewers, storm drains

by The Associated Press June 8, 2020November 9, 2025
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PFAS News Roundup: Hunting and fishing restrictions expanded, Duluth water safe, attorneys general urge stricter action

by Natasha Blakely June 5, 2020
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Conflicted Over Copper: How the Mining Industry Developed Around Lake Superior

by Lorraine Boissoneault June 5, 2020November 9, 2025
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EPA seeks comments on cleanup of Indianapolis Superfund site

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

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 2, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit River, Habitat Restoration, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, John Hartig, Latest News, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: Investing in pollution prevention and restoration pays off

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now June 1, 2020November 9, 2025
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Rescuing History: Museum experts across Michigan race to save the Midland archive

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now May 29, 2020November 9, 2025
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Pollution, Permits: Enbridge, Michigan grapple with Line 5 tunnel project

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now May 27, 2020November 9, 2025
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More Than Dow: Chemicals, contaminants and untreated sewage all washed out by Midland dam breaks

by Natasha Blakely May 23, 2020
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Flood raises fears of pollution at Michigan toxic waste site

by The Associated Press May 22, 2020November 9, 2025

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