Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
Great Lakes Moment: Beavers come knocking at the Detroit River’s former Black Lagoon
Few people thought that the return of beavers to Ellias Cove would ever be possible.
At Dawn of Biden Administration, Opportunities for Water Systems
With Democratic control of the Presidency and Congress, water programs could receive more attention.
Drinking Water News Roundup: Joliet picks Chicago, Minnesota road salt, Ohio EPA loans
Catch the latest drinking water updates with Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
Michigan approves Great Lakes oil pipeline tunnel permits
The decision, a victory for Enbridge Inc., comes as the Canadian company resists Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s demand to shut down its 68-year-old line in the Straits of Mackinac.
EGLE Permits: Michigan agency approves permits needed for Enbridge tunnel project
Aside from the permits from EGLE, Enbridge still needs permits from the Michigan Public Service Commission and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
Great Lakes seeing low ice cover compared to this time last year
Currently, around 2.4% of the Great Lakes are covered by ice, concentrated in the Green Bay region off Lake Michigan and Saginaw Bay in Lake Huron.
Mussel-Phosphorus Puzzle: Invasive mussels are reshaping the chemistry of the Great Lakes
A new study measures the impact quagga and zebra mussels are having on the phosphorus cycle, which is a major player in the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Tests reveal elevated PFAS levels in Madison lakes
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources collected samples last year from lakes Mendota, Monona, Upper Mud, Waubesa and Kegonsa.
National Recognition: Great Lakes Now wins “Best News and Public Affairs” program for public broadcasting
With its monthly show, digital and social media content, educational resources, and audience engagement, Great Lakes Now earned an award from the National Educational Telecommunications Association.
