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Federal Hands: The future of the Lake Erie Bill of Rights rests in federal court

Organizers say no matter what the result, it’s a win for the lake.

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Environmentalists: Lake Erie won’t recover without new rules

Ohio’s Environmental Protection Agency announced recently it will establish what’s known as a “total maximum daily load” limiting the phosphorus allowed to flow into the lake.

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Before and After: High water levels at Michigan lighthouse

Check out this interactive graphic showing Lake Michigan encroaching on the seawall protecting a lighthouse on its eastern shore.

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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Ontario politicians on energy, energy monitoring in St. Paul, farmers growing solar

Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in this fortnightly headline roundup.

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Look Back at Line 5: Check out the archives of the pipeline’s original construction

Here’s how to see photos, blueprints and contracts from the Line 5 pipeline construction in the Straits of Mackinac through the Detroit Historical Society.