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Drinking WaterForever Chemicals FeaturedGary WilsonLatest NewsMichiganNewsPFASWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Big Convener: Watershed councils provide critical support across municipal boundaries
-Great Lakes Now talked with Rebecca Esselman, executive director of the nonprofit Huron River Watershed Council, about the role of watershed councils in conservation, and government-community partnerships.
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Fish, Birds and AnimalsHistory and CultureJames ProffittLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreational Hunting and FishingSturgeon
Short Season: Sturgeon spearing plays big role in conservation efforts for the ancient fish
-This year, sturgeon season on Michigan’s Black Lake lasted just over two hours.
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Climate ChangeDetroitDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitGary WilsonLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental Justice
Excited about Biden: Detroit advocate hopeful on environmental justice progress after decades of inertia
-Michelle Martinez, acting executive director and statewide coordinator for Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, spoke to Great Lakes Now about her history with Detroit, environmental justice and the new president.
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Books, Authors, Art and MusicGary WilsonLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeRecreation and Tourism
Principled Poet: Michigan’s Alison Swan tackles environmental issues on an experiential level in new book
-In a Great Lakes world dominated by policy proclamations, fights for funding and the never-ending conflict between politicians, business and environmental interests, Michigan poet Alison Swan operates on a different level.
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COVID-19Great Lakes Now's Year-End PostsJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsNewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingTourism
2020 Really Sucked. What’s Up Next? I don’t know.
-A frequent theme of my GLN articles – and others’ – this year was the Crazy-19 virus.
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New Team: What’s good about 2020?
-This year brought opportunities to rise to challenges, and accept new roles and responsibilities.
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AgricultureAlgae BloomsClimate ChangeCOVID-19Drinking WaterFatbergsGreat Lakes Now's Year-End PostsInfrastructureLatest NewsNews
On the Pulse: I’ve Got One Word For You, 2020
-In any effort to sum up the year that was 2020, one word is unavoidable: poop.
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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipDrinking WaterLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
What Has the Trump Administration Meant for Water?
-By narrowing or repealing federal rules, the Trump administration has prioritized big business and reduced pollution protection for waterways.
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Dave Spangler: Lake Erie loses tireless full-time advocate
-The Oak Harbor charter captain was a major force in many circles.