The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa wanted Line 5 shut down and moved off its land.
Lincoln Stone Quarry and coal ash
Environmental lawyers, activists and residents are pushing for this coal ash to be completely removed from the quarry and transported to a safer landfill.
PFAS News Roundup: Indiana research universities study PFAS, EPA designates “forever chemicals” as hazardous
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
Danger Looms Where Toxic Algae Blooms
Billions spent on strategies to limit nutrient pollution that don’t work.
Bitcoin mining and coal ash
Housed in a former coal-fired plant, the bitcoin mining operation is energy intensive.
“Talking about the bloom:” Meet filmmaker David J. Ruck
Great Lakes native David J. Ruck discusses environmental storytelling, Lake Erie’s algae blooms and his new documentary film, set to air on six PBS stations on Sept. 12.
First in decades, a new Great Lakes freighter joins fleet
The Mark W. Barker is more innovative and versatile than the larger Lakers.
Join Great Lakes Now on the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant podcast
For more news about the Great Lakes, tune in to the “Teach Me About the Great Lakes” where Great Lakes Now shares news.
Isle Royale wolf population surges after nearly dying off
Wolves play a crucial role in balancing the island ecosystem by preying on moose, which browse heavily on balsam fir and other plants.
Great Lakes Moment: Chemical contaminant in St. Lawrence River herring gull eggs traced to Detroit River
“Although the rate that these contaminants are transported downstream is slow, the cumulative effect over years can cause measurable increases in fish and wildlife downstream.”
