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Posted inCOVID-19, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Water Quality

Enbridge to move forward with tunnel permitting amid pandemic, Interlochen Public Radio reports

by GLN Editor April 3, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Fatbergs, Great Lakes Learning, Latest News, News, Protect, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Learning: Tips for growing a fatberg at home (safely!)

by Gary Abud Jr. March 30, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, COVID-19, Culture, Drinking Water, Feature Detroit, Freighters, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Water for All: Milwaukee, Chicago lead in ensuring water during COVID-19 crisis

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now March 30, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Drinking Water, Indiana, Industry, Latest News, News, PFAS, Policy, Politics, Protect, Region, Water Quality, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS News Roundup: Indiana restricts PFAS foam, Wisconsin utility sued, 651 military bases likely polluted

by Ric Mixter March 25, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Illinois, Indiana, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, PFAS, Politics, Protect, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

PFAS Around the Great Lakes Region: Actions taken in each state or province and standards set, if any

by Natasha Blakely March 24, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, COVID-19, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Do More: Water rights advocates call for action from Gov. Whitmer, Mayor Duggan for residents without water

by Ian Wendrow March 20, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, COVID-19, Fatbergs, Illinois, Indiana, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, Municipalities, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Politics, Protect, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

COVID-19 Caution: Water Resources Commissioner asks people not to flush cleaning products

by Natasha Blakely March 17, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, COVID-19, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Ontario, Policy, Politics, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Research Unknowns: COVID-19 puts Great Lakes field research prep on hold

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now March 17, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Ohio, PFAS, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

PFAS News Roundup: Ohio starts testing, Minnesota cleanup could cost $1.2 billion, DuPont might dodge liabilities

by Ric Mixter March 12, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Feature Detroit, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Water Withdrawals, Who We Are and What We Do

Michigan Water Shutoffs: A test of governor’s commitment to social, environmental justice

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now March 9, 2020November 9, 2025

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