Not everyone in the country has piped water at home. Study authors argue that water access in the U.S. is inseparable from housing and social inequality.
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Overlooked: Small streams can have a big impact on Great Lakes water quality
Wisconsin researcher highlights threat from small streams, calls for agencies to increase enforcement.
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Watch Party: Looking Up and Out
Great Lakes Now Program Director Sandra Svoboda chats with Pam Barnes from Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Austin Happel from the Shedd Aquarium and Nick Lake from the Adler Planetarium.
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What Has the Trump Administration Meant for Water?
By narrowing or repealing federal rules, the Trump administration has prioritized big business and reduced pollution protection for waterways.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Fish, Birds and Animals, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, News, PFAS, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do
Lingering Chemicals: Legacy pollutants continue to haunt the Great Lakes
PBDEs, PCBs and DDT were all found in the birds and fish tested by researchers.
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Great Lakes Moment: Sacred land of the Wyandot of Anderdon Nation
Learn about the Wyandot of Anderdon Nation and pay respect to the First Nations that were in the land first at Six Points in Gibraltar, Michigan.
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Climate Jobs Illinois, Line 3, natural gas in Minnesota
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.
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Fall Brawl: Sheffield Lake fishing derby inspires intense angling
The fishing derby started with 50 people 10 years ago. Participants number more than 12,000 this year.
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Dave Spangler: Lake Erie loses tireless full-time advocate
The Oak Harbor charter captain was a major force in many circles.
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Legal Fees: Toledo residents to pay for LEBOR challenger Drewes Farms
A legal bill from LEBOR challenger Drewes Farms presented to city officials in April was originally about $293,000.
