Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Algae Blooms, Asian Carp, Authors, Drinking Water, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Gary Wilson, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Invasive Species, Lake Erie, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

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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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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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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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Energy-efficient fertilizer in Minnesota, Ohio bailout law repeal, Wisconsin utility rate freeze

Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.