Scientists and activists fear some of the progress made to clean up dioxin pollution has washed away with the floodwaters that overwhelmed two dams this week.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, New York, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin
PFAS News Roundup: EPA says limits will take more than a year, Navy halts shipments to burn plant
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
Posted inClimate Change, COVID-19, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts
Is America prepared to handle natural disasters during the COVID-19 pandemic?
In the Great Lakes region, heavy rains and flooding can’t be postponed despite the pandemic. Midland’s overwhelmed dams is just one example why.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Climate Change, Infrastructure, Lake Huron, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do
Midland Flooding: Climate change and rains exacerbate dam infrastructure issues
Midland County is dealing with a state of emergency after two improperly maintained dams breached following heavy rains.
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Lakes on Lockdown – Episode 1014
Produced fully during the COVID-19 pandemic, this episode checks in with people, businesses and institutions from previous episodes to see how work has changed during the public health emergency. But while social distancing keeps people inside, it lets the residents of some Great Lakes aquariums get out.
Posted inChicago, Climate Change, Feature-Chicago, Guest Article, Illinois, Infrastructure, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts
Record Rainfall Prompts Reversal of Chicago River into Lake to Ease Flooding
The uncommonly wet May caused river levels to spike and taxed the region’s storm sewers.
Posted inAP, Article, COVID-19, Food, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Tourism, Traverse City
Virus threat creates unease in Michigan summer tourism haven
In Traverse City, many locals are conflicted. They yearn to make money and get outdoors. But they want to keep the virus away.
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State Struggle: Budget shortfalls stall Asian carp plan, put cleanups at risk
Federal funding to the Great Lakes and various Great Lakes projects continues, while state-level funding remains an issue.
Posted inAP, Article, COVID-19, Lake Huron, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Shipwrecks, Tourism
Despite virus, Michigan groups aim to keep summer fireworks tradition
The Alpena Municipal Council is giving people time to raise money for a July 4 fireworks show along Lake Huron.