People living on the coasts of the Great Lakes are currently dealing with the impact of the record-high water levels. Here’s a list of resources they can turn to, organized by state and province.
Posted inLake Huron, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region
Small Worlds: Exploring the mysterious ecosystems uncovered near Lake Huron
Go along on a “Michigan Micro Adventure” to see sinkholes on land.
Posted inDrinking Water, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Region, Water Quality
Former EPA official: Minnesota regulators wanted PolyMet critiques kept out of public comment to avoid ‘press’
Kevin Pierard, who oversaw the permit at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, said state officials asked him to submit concerns after a public comment period because, among other things, the critique would “create a good deal of press.”
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Politics, Protect, Science, Technology & Research, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do
Weed in the Water: How does cannabis use affect our freshwater ecosystems?
How does cannabis use affect our freshwater ecosystems? A group of researchers in a remote region of Ontario aims to find out how marijuana impacts water systems and what the implications are for the Great Lakes.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Books, Authors, Art and Music, Culture, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, News, Who We Are and What We Do
Showtime: Join Great Lakes Now at the Thunder Bay International Film Festival
“The Forever Chemicals,” “Sinkhole Science” and “Wrecks Within Reach” were chosen for the Alpena event.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Industry, Latest News, News, Who We Are and What We Do
Efficient or Cutting Corners: Trump administration challenges significant environmental law
The effort to modernize the landmark law has been seen by some as an attempt to bypass climate change considerations. In the Great Lakes region, the changes could have impact on the Line 5 tunnel project and other large lake projects like new locks or dam removals.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Illinois, Latest News, News, PFAS, Politics, Protect, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do
Chemical Hitchhikers: Great Lakes microplastics may increase risk of PFAS contaminants in food web
A University of Illinois analytical chemist found that the chemicals used in non-stick products can stick to microplastic particles in lake water.
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, News, PFAS, Politics, Protect, Water Quality
PFAS News Roundup: Public input in Michigan, bans on firefighting foam, legislation won’t pass Senate
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS – a group of man-made chemicals flagged as a major contaminant in sources of water across the country – in the Great Lakes region and on a national level in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, News, PBS, PBS NewsHour, Water Quality
The U.S. House just voted to regulate PFAS. Here’s what you need to know
PBS NewsHour laid out what you need to know about PFAS, what the bill means, what the next step is and what existing resistance there is to this bill and why.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do
Status Quo: Leadership changed at EPA Great Lakes office but focus is still business and agriculture
Cathy Stepp has stepped down, and Kurt Thiede will be replacing her as EPA Region 5’s administrator. Under his purview, regulations and the economy will remain a priority.
