Cristobal’s forecast path takes it into Arkansas and Missouri by Tuesday, then through Illinois and Wisconsin to the Great Lakes.
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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.
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Great Lakes Learning: Take a cruise and learn about the lakes
Follow and draw the routes and itineraries of Great Lakes cruises to help your youngsters learn more about the region’s history and scenery.
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PFAS News Roundup: Hunting and fishing restrictions expanded, Duluth water safe, attorneys general urge stricter action
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Great Lakes Learning: Water levels, currents and boating speed limits
Knowing more about water and swimming can help keep you and your young ones safer this summer.
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COVID-19 Cruise Cut: Great Lakes cruise season postpones trips until 2021
With extended port closures and coronavirus restrictions, cruise lines in the Great Lakes have ended planned itineraries for the year.
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Conflicted Over Copper: How the Mining Industry Developed Around Lake Superior
This first part in a series on copper mining in Minnesota explores the history on mining in the area and its origins in iron.
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EPA seeks comments on cleanup of Indianapolis Superfund site
The U.S. EPA announced Thursday that it would accept public comments from June 1 to 30.
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Green Reset: COVID-19 offers opportunity for lighter environmental impact
In this Q&A, veteran Great Lakes executive Cameron Davis talks about regional efforts, infrastructure, water and climate change.
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Lake Erie Wind Farm: Siting board conditions might kill project
The Ohio Power Siting Board issued a certificate for the project, subject to 33 conditions the company has to meet to proceed.