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Great Lakes Now Virtual Field Trip
Great Lakes Now and Detroit PBS KIDS takes you along on a Virtual Field Trip.
Michigan bans spreading manure on croplands in winter months
Michigan EGLE said the ban is intended to prevent manure from flowing into waterways. Manure is a leading polluter of the Great Lakes, inland lakes and streams.
Cruises Continue Amid COVID-19: Uncertainty mars but doesn’t stop Great Lakes cruises
Ports and cruise lines grapple with how to protect passengers and crew even as the season is expected to continue as normal in the Great Lakes.
New law mandates Indiana schools test for lead contamination
The law requires schools’ drinking water equipment to be tested by Jan. 1, 2023, and take action if results show lead at higher than 15 parts per billion.
Great Lakes Learning: Tips for growing a fatberg at home (safely!)
In this lesson, help kids understand what not to flush down the toilet and do a fun at-home science experiment at the same time.
Michigan water shutoffs in sharp focus amid coronavirus outbreak
Michigan has the sixth-highest number of coronavirus cases in the country, according to Johns Hopkins University’s data tracking of the disease.
Lack of social distancing leads to closure of parks, trails in Chicago and elsewhere
All over the United States, mayors and other officials fed up with residents who ignore social distancing guidelines have been shutting down parks, beaches, marinas and other public areas.
Water for All: Milwaukee, Chicago lead in ensuring water during COVID-19 crisis
Some Great Lakes cities and states are ahead of the game when it comes to ending water shutoffs during the COVID-19 crisis. Others aren’t.
Shipping Continues: Great Lakes shipping season opens with extra social distancing
Great Lakes shipping hasn’t been stopped by the coronavirus, even as the industry waits to see how it will be impacted in the long term.
