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Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Region, Water Quality, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: PFAS in fast food packaging, every Madison well

by Samantha Cantie August 13, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Region, Water Quality, Wisconsin

Drinking Water News Roundup: Drilling fluid contamination, mining pollution concerns, tribal community grants

by Emily Simroth August 12, 2020
Posted inCOVID-19, Drinking Water, Feature Milwaukee, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, Milwaukee, News, Region, Water Quality, Wisconsin

Milwaukee significantly behind in project to replace 1,100 lead pipes by end of year

by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service August 12, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Gary Wilson, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Demanding Justice: Detroit activists make formal complaint over hazardous waste sites

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now August 7, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inChicago, COVID-19, Detroit, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Feature-Chicago, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, News, Pennsylvania, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality

In a time of COVID-19, millions of Americans are plagued by water debt

by Circle of Blue August 5, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, News, PFAS, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

PFAS Progress: Michigan continues legislative push for more action against PFAS

by Natasha Blakely August 5, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Authors, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Cost of Conservation: Needed systems and equipment can lead to a hefty price tag

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now August 4, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit, Detroit River, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, John Hartig, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: A tribute to Guy O. Williams, environmental justice champion

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now August 3, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, New York, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: New compound in Artic seawater, Michigan and NY set new rules

by Samantha Cantie July 31, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, Indiana, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality

Drinking Water News Roundup: lead in Pittsburgh, NY stream protection bill

by Emily Simroth July 31, 2020

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  • Enbridge to Pay $275K Settlement for 2019 Wisconsin Spill After DOJ Action
    The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced a $275,000 settlement Thursday with energy firm Enbridge for alleged violations of the state’s spills law over a 2019 spill in Jefferson County.
  • Scientists have a new tool in the fight against toxic algal blooms: buoys
    University of Toledo researchers have developed a system of buoys that slowly release algaecide into the surrounding water.
  • In a Years-Long Fight, the Illinois Environmental Justice Movement Gets a Win
    A bill, newly passed by legislators, will expand the state’s capacity to enforce limits on health-harming emissions in overburdened communities.

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