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Posted inChicago, Feature-Chicago, Fish, Birds and Animals, Guest Article, Habitat Restoration, Illinois, Latest News, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Chicago Wetlands Shrank by 40% During the 20th Century

by Eos September 24, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit, Detroit River, Feature Detroit, Gary Wilson, Groundwater Contamination, Habitat Restoration, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

In Perpetuity: Toxic Great Lakes sites will require attention for generations to come

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now September 21, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Fish, Birds and Animals, Forever Chemicals Featured, News, PFAS, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

DNR: Avoid eating deer livers in Marinette area

by The Associated Press September 16, 2020
Posted inAgriculture, Algae Blooms, Drinking Water, Flint, Forever Chemicals Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Ohio, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Across the U.S., millions of people are drinking unsafe water. How can we fix that?

by Ensia September 15, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Infrastructure, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Residents near flood-ravaged dams could be paying for years

by The Associated Press September 14, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Ontario, Latest News, Ontario, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Sharon Oosthoek, Toronto, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Blue Jeans Blues: Researchers find denim microfibers in Great Lakes

by Sharon Oosthoek September 14, 2020
Posted inAgriculture, Algae Blooms, Climate Change, Events and Special Broadcasts, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes Now Watch Parties, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Lake Erie, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Watch Party: Feeding the Blooms

by GLN Editor September 11, 2020
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Michigan Dam Safety Task Force holds first virtual meeting

by Michigan Public September 10, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Michigan, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Judge OKs oil flow through second Great Lakes pipeline

by The Associated Press September 10, 2020
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Enbridge just wants a permit. Michigan critics want to bring down Line 5

by Bridge Michigan September 10, 2020

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