Produced fully during the COVID-19 pandemic, this episode checks in with people, businesses and institutions from previous episodes to see how work has changed during the public health emergency. But while social distancing keeps people inside, it lets the residents of some Great Lakes aquariums get out.
Posted inClimate, Illinois, Infrastructure, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality
Record Rainfall Prompts Reversal of Chicago River into Lake to Ease Flooding
The uncommonly wet May caused river levels to spike and taxed the region’s storm sewers.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Asian Carp, Budget, COVID-19, Illinois, Invasive Species, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Science, Technology & Research, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do
State Struggle: Budget shortfalls stall Asian carp plan, put cleanups at risk
Federal funding to the Great Lakes and various Great Lakes projects continues, while state-level funding remains an issue.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, COVID-19, Culture, Detroit River, Feature Detroit, Freighters, Lake St. Clair, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin
Sewage Check: Great Lakes researchers look to wastewater for data on COVID-19
The virus can be detected in infected people’s feces – sometimes even before they begin exhibiting symptoms.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Climate, COVID-19, Industry, Latest News, News, Pennsylvania, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do
Four environmental issues in the Pittsburgh region to keep your eyes on in the age of COVID-19
Climate change, air pollution, oil prices and waste could be transformed by the pandemic.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, COVID-19, Culture, Freighters, Grand Rapids, Lake Erie, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, The Provinces, The States, Traverse City, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin
COVID-19 Next Steps: Great Lakes outdoor recreation begins move toward normalcy
Many parks and public areas are opening – with restrictions.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Energy News Roundup, Energy, Illinois, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Who We Are and What We Do
Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: DTE Energy rate hike, Chicago firm fined for polluting canal
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly energy-related headline roundup.
Posted inCOVID-19, Energy, Industry, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Region
In Minnesota, an innovative virtual approach to home energy inspections
The Home Energy Squad is using surveys, photos and live video to help homeowners identify efficiency improvements.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Forests and Plants, Habitat Restoration, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do
Permit Pause: Michigan regulatory agency wants more info on Line 5
Michigan EGLE calls it an “incomplete” application while Enbridge says it’s working with agencies.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, PFAS, Politics, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin
PFAS News Roundup: Sen. seeks federal probe of Cohoes incinerator, PFAS actions added to Senate bills, DuPont foresees settlements
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
