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Scientists: Atmospheric carbon might turn lakes more acidic

The Great Lakes have endured a lot the past century, from supersized algae blobs to invasive mussels and bloodsucking sea lamprey.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.