The H2Ohio projects, while not individually large-scale, are planned for strategic locations to maximize protection of Lake Erie.
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Enbridge private security keeping tabs on activists, reports Interlochen Public Radio
Interlochen Public Radio obtained emails showing a private security contractor working for Enbridge Energy keeping tabs on anti-Line 5 activists in the Straits of Mackinac.
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Warren’s ‘Blue New Deal,’ Enbridge lake debris, Ohio anti-protest bill, Canada’s nuclear waste
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly energy-related headline roundup.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Water Withdrawals, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do
Bottled Water Wars: Legal setback for Nestle, Michigan legislators move to restrict shipments out of Great Lakes watershed
As Nestle continues to fight to increase its Michigan water withdrawals in court, three bills were introduced that would increase state control over its water resources.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Budget, Equity and Environmental Justice, Illinois, Policy, Politics, Protect, Region, Who We Are and What We Do
Lightfoot’s Actions on Environmental Campaign Promises Are Off to a Slow Start
Chicago mayor says budget constraints have cooled her ambitious plans. Her 2020 budget includes no new funding for additional pollution inspectors.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Fatbergs, Latest News, Michigan, Municipalities, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do
Don’t Feed the Fatberg: Michigan Science Center launches its new fatberg exhibit
The exhibit is available for all museum visitors to see starting Thursday, Dec. 5.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Latest News, News, Politics, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do
Great Lakes Fishery: Commercial vs. recreational conflict
The battle between commercial fishers and recreational anglers is currently being fought through legislation.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Flint, Groundwater Contamination, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do
Following Flint: Former EPA head to lead advocacy group that challenged agency’s role in Flint
Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy assumes her position at NRDC on January 6, 2020. McCarthy led the EPA from 2013 – 2017.
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Deepening Our Coverage: Great Lakes Now chosen for Report for America
A journalist joins our team in 2020. Great Lakes Now, an initiative of Detroit Public TV, was chosen after a national application process for media outlets.
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Great Lakes Moment: U.S. Rep. John Conyers Jr., civil rights champion and supporter of clean environment for all
In this month’s column, Great Lakes Now writer John Hartig talks about knowing and working with the late Rep. John Conyers on environmental and conservation issues in Detroit.
