Michigan’s strict new drinking water maximum contaminant levels took effect this week.
Posted inAdvocacy, Climate, Equity and Environmental Justice, Latest News, Minnesota, New York, News, Politics, Region, Science, Technology & Research
Across America, Five Communities in Search of Environmental Justice
From Minneapolis to the Gulf Coast, people of color suffer disproportionately from pollution, callous government and climate change.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Industry, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin
Cost of Conservation: Needed systems and equipment can lead to a hefty price tag
Farmers are turning to co-ops and subsidies to keep up with conservation.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Detroit River, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do
Great Lakes Moment: A tribute to Guy O. Williams, environmental justice champion
He worked for a range of environmental organizations including the National Wildlife Federation and Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice.
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PFAS News Roundup: New compound in Artic seawater, Michigan and NY set new rules
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
Posted inDrinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, Indiana, Industry, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Politics, Region, Water Quality
Drinking Water News Roundup: lead in Pittsburgh, NY stream protection bill
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with drinking water in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
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Growing Support: Mott Foundation funds Great Lakes Now’s programming, reporting, engagement work
The monthly show “Great Lakes Now” launched in April 2019.
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Review Underway: Will IJC’s efforts be enough for flooded shoreline municipalities?
Plan 2014 is a water level regulation plan, implemented in January 2017, for the Lake Ontario-St.Lawrence River system.
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Ohio lawmakers want ‘puzzling’ offshore wind ruling revisited
The state’s siting board had approved the project, but with a provision that made it nearly impossible to build.
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Watch Party: Water Damage
The discussion features Rob Sisson, a commissioner with the International Joint Commission, David Ruck, of Great Lakes Outreach Media, and Tracy DuFlo from WPBS.
