AP’s two-month review found that waivers were granted in more than 3,000 cases.
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Michigan’s State of the Great Lakes: Drinking water quality garners spotlight
Michigan’s governor released her first State of the Great Lakes report, which activists and researchers say shouldn’t be mistaken for a critical evaluation.
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Pipeline tunnel supporters, foes clash before Michigan panel
The two sides clashed during a public hearing before the Michigan Public Service Commission, one of several agencies that will determine the fate of Enbridge’s plan.
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Eastland Documentary: Filmmakers talk behind-the-scenes journey and stories
Learn more about the tragedy and what inspired the filmmakers to tell the story of the Eastland.
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Turtles vs. Oil: Great Lakes Now producer talks ecosystems, life on the water and covering the lakes
Kathy Johnson’s segment in the latest episode, “Turtles vs. Oil,” looks at wildlife recovery efforts.
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Chicago’s Eastland Disaster: Explore this Great Lakes tragedy with a Storymap
Navigate through this digital feature to learn more about this steamship and its tragic story.
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Dishwashing detergent killed hundreds of fish in Ohio river
An investigation determined that someone dumped the detergent on the ground near a storm drain in Hartville.
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Offshore Decline: Great Lakes fish populations at risk from low nutrient levels
Too many nutrients close to shore fuel algal blooms, but deeper waters have the opposite problem — fish aren’t getting enough to eat.
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Above Average: Great Lakes water temperatures keep high after record-breaking July
Whether the warming trend will hold remains to be seen.
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Whitmer: $600M Flint water deal a step toward making amends
By John Flesher and David Eggert, Associated Press Writers LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A $600 million deal between the state of Michigan and Flint residents who were harmed by lead-tainted water is […]