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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Latest News, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

PFAS News Roundup: Indiana senators scrap bill that would change definition of polyfluoroalkyl substances in favor of manufacturers

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now March 12, 2024
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Illinois lawmakers seek to protect state wetlands

by WBEZ March 6, 2024
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Three Great Lakes commissions announce partnership to advance restoration

by Nicole Pollack, Great Lakes Now March 6, 2024
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Great Lakes Moment: Gordie Howe International Bridge becomes part of binational trail system

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now March 4, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Latest News, Lead, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Harris announces $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects, says clean water is a right

by The Associated Press February 21, 2024
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PFAS News Roundup: CDC encourages doctors to start testing for PFAS

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now February 13, 2024
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The future of water management, with Curt Wolf

by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now February 12, 2024
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Chicago, Featured, Gary Wilson, GLNC, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Illinois, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Study calls for EPA to include human well-being in Great Lakes restoration program

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now February 6, 2024
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Great Lakes Moment: Lest we forget – A history of Detroit River oil pollution

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now February 5, 2024November 8, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Latest News, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

PFAS News Roundup: Researchers fear PFAS factory air emissions contribute to widespread contamination in North Carolina

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now January 31, 2024

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