The agencies and businesses running the services, centers and parks are adapting daily, hourly.
COVID-19 Caution: Water Resources Commissioner asks people not to flush cleaning products
Anything that says “Flushable Wipes” is not flushable, commissioner says.
Research Unknowns: COVID-19 puts Great Lakes field research prep on hold
While field research prep is delayed, the science itself hasn’t stopped as universities and researchers continue to work.
Walleye: Lake Erie population skyrockets. Again.
Anglers expect decade or more of excellent fishing.
Missing Opportunity: States, industry work together to promote outdoor recreation
Michigan and Wisconsin are currently the only Great Lakes states with an Office of Outdoor Recreation, though Indiana and Minnesota might see one soon.
Student Protesters Demand Lightfoot Live Up To Campaign Promises on Environmental Protection
Members of several youth groups protested outside the mayor’s City Hall offices to call for Lightfoot to reinstate a city department of environment to fight pollution and address climate change.
PFAS News Roundup: Ohio starts testing, Minnesota cleanup could cost $1.2 billion, DuPont might dodge liabilities
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
Recognition: Great Lakes Now earns three wins from Michigan Association of Broadcasters
“Great Lakes Now’s documentary on PFAS and the monthly show were judged as public television’s best in Michigan for 2019.”
Michigan Water Shutoffs: A test of governor’s commitment to social, environmental justice
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer campaigned on an aggressive water platform. Now those campaign pledges are being put to the test.
Struck Down: Federal court rules Lake Erie Bill of Rights unconstitutional
Judge Zouhary says LEBOR’s too vague to be a law.



