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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Chicago, Illinois, Latest News, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Sharon Oosthoek, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Chemical Hitchhikers: Great Lakes microplastics may increase risk of PFAS contaminants in food web

by Sharon Oosthoek January 17, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Water Quality

PFAS News Roundup: Public input in Michigan, bans on firefighting foam, legislation won’t pass Senate

by Ric Mixter January 15, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Guest Article, Latest News, News, PBS, PBS NewsHour, Water Quality

The U.S. House just voted to regulate PFAS. Here’s what you need to know

by GLN Editor January 14, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Algae Blooms, Authors, Drinking Water, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Lake Erie Algae: 2019 was bad but could have been worse

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now January 10, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Forever Chemicals Featured, Gary Wilson, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Mounting Pressure: Groups call on Michigan governor to lead on key Great Lakes issues

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now January 6, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, News, PFAS, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

On the Subject of Fish: How do contaminants affect zebrafish and how does that translate to humans?

by Natasha Blakely December 27, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lorraine Boissoneault, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

River Restoration: $390 million project offers new future for beleaguered Kinnickinnic

by Lorraine Boissoneault December 24, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Algae Blooms, Authors, Climate Change, Lake Superior, Latest News, Natasha Blakely, News, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

‘Step In and Speak Out’: Residents call attention to Lake Superior

by Natasha Blakely December 20, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Cleveland, Drinking Water, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, James Proffitt, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Water Quality, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

H2Ohio: Ohio governor’s plan puts $1 billion toward clean water and new wetlands

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now December 17, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Gary Wilson, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality, Water Withdrawals, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Bottled Water Wars: Legal setback for Nestle, Michigan legislators move to restrict shipments out of Great Lakes watershed

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 11, 2019November 9, 2025

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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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