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Volcanic history of the Great Lakes

by Great Lakes Now May 10, 2023

Volcanic rocks left behind are still visible at multiple sites along Lake Superior’s shoreline.

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Once beset by industrial pollution, Rouge River on a slow path to recovery

by Bridge Michigan May 10, 2023November 8, 2025

Thanks to the Clean Water Act, the Rouge is no longer a dumping ground for waste. But its gains are incomplete, with contaminants still soiling the river bottom and the fish in its waters.

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PFAS News Roundup: The Nation’s first “PFAS Annihilator” is now being used in Michigan

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now May 9, 2023

Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.

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National PFAS limits

by Great Lakes Now May 8, 2023

Take a look at proposed nationwide standards on PFAS from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Book Club: Celebrating environmental success stories in the Great Lakes

by Sharon Oosthoek May 5, 2023November 8, 2025

While significant challenges remain, there is still much to celebrate.

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Flush with cash, Michigan lawmakers try again to pass state septic code

by Bridge Michigan May 4, 2023

Democratic lawmakers want to end Michigan’s “shameful” reign as the only state without a statewide code to prevent leaky systems from fouling lakes, rivers and groundwater.

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For open water swimmers, even chilly, choppy water beckons

by The Associated Press May 4, 2023

Many beaches won’t open for weeks, but already one dedicated group is quietly pacing the shore.

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Flint misses new deadline in long-overdue lead line replacement effort

by Bridge Michigan May 4, 2023

Advocates say the city has blown through a court-ordered May 1 deadline to figure out which Flint residents are still dealing with potholed yards and sidewalks, after work crews excavated lead service lines and left a mess behind.