The various pieces of the fishing economy cover a lot more than people might think, with lodging, equipment, entertainment and more all contributing to Ohio’s economy.
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Sustainable Shipping: Burns Harbor port tries to green Indiana’s industrial coast
A water cannon, a truck marshalling yard and 400 trees are just some of the ways the Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor is trying to mitigate the impacts of the huge steel industry that lives on Indiana’s northwest coast.
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Docs: Benton Harbor water response marked by delays, poor messaging
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy had ordered Benton Harbor to fix water system problems, including several that predated the lead contamination crises. But the city, lacking enough money or staff to quickly comply, had sought extension after extension.
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From NPR: Check if you have lead pipes in your home
NPR developed a tool to make it easier for you to check if your drinking water is at risk for lead exposure and what kinds of solutions are available to you if that’s the case. Follow the steps to learn more about the pipes in your home.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Culture, Feature Detroit, Featured, Lake Superior, Latest News, Lighthouses, Museums and Cultural Institutions, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Shipwrecks, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin
Edmund Fitzgerald 2021: Attend a shipwreck memorial service in person or virtually
All around the region this week, events are focused on honoring the lives lost on the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and other Great Lakes ships. Many of these shipwreck services and ceremonies will be streamed live online.
Posted inCulture, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Sturgeon, Wisconsin
Sturgeon Restoration: Starting anew in Sturgeon and Saginaw bays
In the bays where lake sturgeon no longer spawn, Indigenous groups and researchers are hoping to change that.
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Drinking Water News Roundup: Vanderburgh County boil advisory, EPA in Benton Harbor, Chapleau water advisory
Catch the latest drinking water updates with Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Michigan environmental leader admits flaws with Benton Harbor lead crisis
Michigan regulators on Wednesday admitted that poor communications by the state may have kept some Benton Harbor residents from being aware of the scope of the lead problem within the municipal water system.
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In Progress: New Soo Lock looks at 2030 completion
Current estimates for the cost of the project are just over $1.4 billion. Of that, $411 million has been funded so far.
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Climate Change Grips Trout Streams Across the Nation: How Anglers Are Responding
Across the country, anglers have watched as droughts, floods, and high temperatures batter the rivers they depend on. Now, they’re calling for swift action.
