From polluter pay laws to plastic bag bans, Democrats and environmental advocates hope to reverse Republican-passed laws.
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.
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.
Nibi Chronicles: Beach at Nishkwakwansing returned to tribal trust
In indigenous tradition, “land isn’t just land,” and a modern controversy highlights that in northern Minnesota.
Energy News Roundup: Renewable natural gas powering Ontario communities, solar projects to power Michigan sites
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news.
Shrinking Winter – Episode 2202 Rebroadcast
The science of shrinking ice coverage, Great Lakes ice fishing and skating on wild ice.



