Marine Pollution Control was founded in Detroit in 1967 as the first oil spill cleanup company in the Great Lakes and one of the very first in the nation.
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Winous Point: Conservation and research play key roles in history of one of the oldest hunting clubs
While hunting has been a hallmark of the Winous Point Shooting Club for more than 150 years, its true nature leans more toward conservation – especially since the creation of the Winous Point Marsh Conservancy two decades ago.
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Drinking Water News Roundup: Climate change and Illinois water withdrawals, clean water for Michigan students
Catch the latest drinking water updates with Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Michigan dams need ‘immediate attention’ to prevent next failure
A state task force has determined 86 recommendations released Thursday, identifying a host of regulatory, legal and funding fixes for aging dams and to boost dam safety.
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HotSpots H2O: Minnesota Rolls Out Plan for PFAS Contamination
Referred to as Minnesota’s PFAS blueprint, the plan will focus on three goals: to prevent PFAS pollution, to manage sources of already occurring PFAS, and to clean up contamination.
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Cross-border Concerns: Biden administration a new opportunity for Canadian cooperation over Great Lakes
What could future stewardship in the Great Lakes look like for Canada and the new U.S. administration?
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PFAS in the House: Are toxic “forever chemicals” a steady drip in this reporter’s home?
I had my blood, my cat’s blood and many products in my home tested for the toxic ‘forever chemicals.’ Here’s what I found.
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The future of Lake Superior with climate disruption
With warming temperatures, fluctuating water levels and a series of extreme storms, Lake Superior is undergoing dramatic alterations amid climate change.
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On Michigan’s inland lakes, ice fishing with less ice, and fewer fish
Warming waters are hard on some fish, such as walleye, and more favorable to others, such as smallmouth bass. With so many environmental stresses, it’s difficult to gauge the future of individual lakes.
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Intense storms from climate change harming Michigan streams and rivers
Severe storms can lead to intensive flooding, soil erosion and disruption to fish populations. Timing is everything in nature.
