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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Authors, Cleveland, Feature Cleveland, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Toxic Algae 2020: Moderate bloom forecasted for Lake Erie

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now July 20, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Michigan wants Enbridge to pledge funds in case of oil spill

by The Associated Press July 20, 2020
Posted inCOVID-19, Drinking Water, Feature Milwaukee, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, Michigan, Milwaukee, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: Research suggests link with COVID-19, disposal methods increase contamination

by Samantha Cantie July 17, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, Indiana, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Toronto, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Drinking Water News Roundup: Ohio water shutoffs, lead exposure from private wells

by Emily Simroth July 15, 2020
Posted inAlgae Blooms, AP, Article, Lake Erie, News, Ohio, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Moderate algal bloom forecast for Lake Erie this summer

by The Associated Press July 10, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Detroit, Drinking Water, Feature Detroit, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Water shutoff protections extended by Michigan governor

by The Associated Press July 10, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Gary Wilson, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Water Withdrawals, Who We Are and What We Do

Unchanged Mission: Activists say a Nestle Great Lakes exit doesn’t resolve bottled water issue

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now July 9, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Indiana, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Contaminated Ground: Indiana’s City of Mineral Water faces specter of health threats

by Indiana Environmental Reporter July 8, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, COVID-19, Detroit, Fatbergs, Feature Detroit, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, 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

Slow Legislation: Flushable wipes become an issue in court and in law

by Natasha Blakely July 7, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Climate Change, Detroit, Detroit River, Feature Detroit, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, John Hartig, Lake St. Clair, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: Warmer, wetter, wilder

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now July 6, 2020November 9, 2025

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  • 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.
  • Tensions flare as Line 5 public comment deadline nears
    Public comments are due by the end of the week after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed a tunnel alternative last month.

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