Federal money can be used to restore wetlands, buy property to use as a buffer, and invest in nature-based infrastructure.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Culture, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do
Nibi Chronicles: A beaver named Annabelle, her kin, and us
Raised on Saganagons Lake in the border country between the U.S. and Canada, Milt Powell was a great friend of the Drouillard family. He and my dad had many adventures as kids and young men, learning the way of the woods in far northeastern Minnesota.
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On Chicago’s South Side, neighbors fight to keep Lake Michigan at bay
Flaws in federal flood maps leave millions unprepared. Some are trying to fix that.
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Mapping the Great Lakes: Who is looking out for the Great Lakes?
Nine academic initiatives — seven of which are located in Ann Arbor, Michigan — are focused on environmental concerns in the Great Lakes from invasive species to mapping the lakebeds.
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PFAS News Roundup: Clermont County village files lawsuit over forever chemicals, home testing kits debut in Chicago
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.
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Milwaukee residents fear more flooding due to planned I-94 expansion
Two extra highway lanes will add 29 acres of asphalt next to Near West Side Milwaukee neighborhoods that already face flood risks.
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Inundation and Injustice: Flooding presents a formidable threat to the Great Lakes region
Throughout the Great Lakes region, archaic wastewater systems, crumbling infrastructure and segregated housing create a perfect storm of flooding vulnerability.
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Points North: Rock Rehab
Rock hunting holds a special place in Joyce Fetrow’s heart. Years ago, she battled alcoholism that drove her to some dark places. Now, Joyce dedicates her life to helping others find recovery, and says rocks remind her of that journey and inspire her to keep on track with her sobriety.
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FRESH: As Chicago Broils, Citizens and Scientists Study ‘Heat Island’ Effect
Coinciding with the summer’s extreme heat and citywide water pressure decreases, citizen and government scientists continue to map heat islands in Chicago.
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Filmmaker looks at Detroit through the lens of water, life events and justice
Youthful visit to the Detroit River was a “profound experience” for dream hampton.
