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Scratching the surface: Regional research groups explore winter conditions of Green Bay, Great Lakes

by John McCracken February 18, 2022November 9, 2025
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PFAS News Roundup: ‘Forever chemicals’ found in Michigan beef, potential contamination in Pennsylvania deer

by Maya Sundaresan February 17, 2022
Posted inDrinking Water, Featured, Grand Rapids, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

A Grand Rapids lake and the consequences of Michigan’s road salt addiction

by Bridge Michigan February 14, 2022November 9, 2025
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Michigan coastal management projects, programs get $1.1M

by The Associated Press February 14, 2022
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Judge restores protections for gray wolves across much of US

by The Associated Press February 11, 2022
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Federal Great Lakes restoration program should focus on protection and flexibility, says Ojibwe leader

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now February 9, 2022
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Biden plan to spend $725M to clean up abandoned coal mines

by The Associated Press February 8, 2022
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Judge awards millions to lawyers in Flint water settlement

by The Associated Press February 8, 2022
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Scientists race to gather winter data on warming Great Lakes

by The Associated Press February 4, 2022
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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in Michigan farm’s beef

by The Associated Press February 3, 2022

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