The public can continue to enjoy aquariums, museums and centers as the facilities close buildings. But starting March 25, Parks Canada is closing all national parks.
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Wetland Wisdom: Documentary looks at breakthrough in Great Lakes wetland research
In this Q&A, Central Michigan University Professor Don Uzarski talks about how critical healthy wetlands are for the Great Lakes region.
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PFAS Around the Great Lakes Region: Actions taken in each state or province and standards set, if any
The eight Great Lakes states and Canada are approaching PFAS contamination in their own ways and setting their own standards.
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Great Lakes Learning: Introducing some resources for remote teaching
Educator Gary Abud Jr. begins sharing Great Lakes Now/PBS videos and fun activities to help kids learn about this amazing freshwater system.
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Warm weather has ice fishing industry on thin ice
“Four years ago I was fishing seven days a week for months but this year I haven’t been out once and am calling it quits for the winter,” said Tony Muscioni of Air1Airboats.
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Taking It in Stride: How Great Lakes islanders are weathering the COVID-19 storm
The tourism that usually rises around this time is on hold, but residents are battening down with ease.
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Do More: Water rights advocates call for action from Gov. Whitmer, Mayor Duggan for residents without water
Despite outreach efforts, advocates feel state officials are not acting as quickly or efficiently as they could to mitigate the crisis.
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Mich. “energy freedom” bills, Toledo low-income community solar project, Minn. Supreme Court backs frac-sand mining ban
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly energy-related headline roundup.
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Cutting Contact: U.S. and Canada cut cash transactions and non-essential travel at border
At the Blue Water Bridge, International Bridge, Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and Mackinac Bridge, tolls will stop taking cash.
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The Show Goes On: Films and producer chats move online for Great Lakes series
Great Lakes Now is partnering with Michigan Sea Grant and the University of Michigan for the now-online “Lake Effects” film series on Thursday evenings.
