From bass and burbot to freshwater sponge, the kind of ecosystem that forms around Great Lakes shipwrecks are as varied as the thousands of wrecks.
Great Lakes states chart climate change paths with long-term initiatives.
The findings were organized into color-coded interactive graphics for easy accessibility by the public.
Federal, state and local governments all have a hand in protecting public water systems and private wells from contamination.
In this month’s column, writer John Hartig discusses the recently released 2020 State of the Strait report.
Four dams were built along the Boardman River in Northwest Michigan to generate hydroelectric power for Traverse City. But by 2004 they were no longer economically viable. A decision was made to remove three of the dams and renovate the last one in downtown Traverse City.
The Trump administration is seeking to fast-track mining projects and could offer grants and loans to help companies pay for equipment.
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.
The initiative, dubbed MI Clean Water, calls for creating a pot of money from which local governments could apply for grants or loans to improve their water treatment systems.
Fresh water is abundant in Canada; data on that water a lot less so.
