Detroit Public Television is re-airing several episodes of Great Lakes Now. Here are the lesson plans that coordinate with those shows.
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Toxic coal ash, utility company water withdrawal, Line 5
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s energy-related headline roundup.
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Tested and Rejected: Blasting zebra mussels off walls wasn’t the first method attempted
Chlorine, noise and jalapeno peppers were among the options used to try to get rid of zebra mussels.
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Great Lakes Learning: How to clean up an “oil spill” at your kitchen table
You don’t need to pollute to help your children learn about what happens in environmental accidents, and how to prevent and respond to them.
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COVID-19 Complaints: Out-of-towners coming to fish in spite of stay home orders
Locals aren’t happy with the number of non-residents fishing without social distancing.
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Funding Boost: EPA gives Great Lakes extra $20 million but state funding at risk
The money is targeted at toxic hotspot cleanups and ballast water treatment research.
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Controlling Invasives: States urge residents to help stop spread of invasive species
There are campaigns and websites from each of the Great Lakes states and provinces.
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PFAS News Roundup: Indianapolis and Rhinelander find PFAS, PFAS testing and projects stalled due to COVID-19
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Great Lakes Learning: 5 ways to teach your child about groundwater
Here’s a collection of Great Lakes Now work – and other references – to help water become a fun, fascinating at-home lesson.
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Freighter Photos: Check out some stunning images of the vessels traversing the lakes
The Great Lakes Seaway Partnership announced the winners of its annual photo contest.
