The Great Lakes have endured a lot the past century, from supersized algae blobs to invasive mussels and bloodsucking sea lamprey.
Michigan Democrats aiming to erase business friendly environmental laws
From polluter pay laws to plastic bag bans, Democrats and environmental advocates hope to reverse Republican-passed laws.
Study: Toxic PFAS chemical plume detected in Green Bay
Toxic chemicals produced by a plant that manufactures firefighting foam has seeped through groundwater to Lake Michigan’s Green Bay.
Great Lakes Moment: The great blue herons of Stony Island
It can be quite unsettling to hear the unexpected “frahnk frahnk” of a startled great blue heron who just had its fishing expedition disrupted.
PFAS News Roundup: 3M says it will stop making ‘forever chemicals’ by 2025, but global problem remains
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.
Surf and Slide – Episode 2203
Sailing on ice, Lake Ontario winter surfing and three Lake Michigan news stories.
Shrinking Winter Update: Researching ice coverage, documenting Great Lakes life
This episode aired in February and was one of our favorites this year, so we brought it back around with updates.
Biden’s signature advances major projects in water bill
Biden signed a bill that directs the Army Corps of Engineers on infrastructure projects to protect against storms worsened by climate change.
Michigan tribes, state reach tentative deal on Great Lakes fishing access
Under the deal, tribal fishers could use gillnets in more places to cope with declining whitefish populations.
Divided Congress: Smooth sailing or choppy waters for Great Lakes programs?
Great Lakes funding has been bipartisan, but the EPA will face more oversight and the region may have less influence in D.C.
