Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.
Conflicted Over Copper: PolyMet copper-nickel mine has been trapped in litigation
This second part in a series on mining in Minnesota looks at PolyMet’s proposed mine and its legal battles against Native and environmental groups.
Court: Michigan Great Lakes tunnel deal constitutional
The ruling was a victory for Enbridge, which says it plans to finish the tunnel by 2024.
Legal Responsibility: Michigan lawsuit blames dam owner for Midland dam failure
AG Nessel seeks to absolve Michigan of any responsibility. Michigan dam safety gets more attention.
State of the Lakes: Great Lakes stable, but rollbacks of protection will soon bite
The 2019 State of the Great Lakes joint report by the U.S. EPA and Environmental and Climate Change Canada was published last week.
Shuttered Canada-US border highlights different approaches to the pandemic – and differences between the 2 countries
The closure of the U.S.-Canada border because of COVID-19 underscores a growing divide between the two countries.
Grant to improve soil conservation practices in Indiana
The funding was provided from a legal settlement that was stewarded in part by the Indiana Wildlife Federation, according to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.
Great Lakes Learning: Take to the lakes without a boat
Can’t get out on the water this weekend? Tour the Great Lakes even without your own yacht.
Epidemic of wipes and masks plagues sewers, storm drains
Masks and gloves thrown in the street can travel through storm drains in separate systems to lakes and other waterways.
