Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
Ohio anti-protest bill could criminalize support for pipeline demonstrations
A federal judge ruled against similar language in a South Dakota law last year that was deemed too vague.
No Defense: New PFAS documentary looks at military’s role in the crisis
The film debuts on Feb. 19 at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor.
Yellow Perch, Emerald Shiners: Diet change might have led to drop in fish catches
While Lake Erie’s walleye population is smashing records, the lake’s populations of yellow perch and emerald shiners aren’t faring quite so well.
Wisconsin governor seeks federal disaster declaration for 3 counties
About $10 million in damages where repairs were eligible for federal reimbursement were identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Wisconsin Emergency Management.
Millions needed to fix Michigan roads damaged by high water
Roughly $5 million may be needed for immediate fixes, officials said. But long-term improvements such as repairing slopes will require considerably more.
Core priority: Michigan environmental budget boosts funding for EGLE
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spotlighted the environment and clean water in her budget proposal after giving it just a passing mention in her State of the State speech.
House Renewal: A bipartisan-sponsored bill increasing Great Lakes funding passed the U.S. House
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative was reauthorized in one chamber of Congress. The bill now awaits approval from the Senate.
Factory farms provide abundant food, but environment suffers
The spread of corporate animal farms is turning neighbor against neighbor in town halls and courtrooms across rural America.
Before the PFAS-related consent decree takes effect, the public can comment at hearings and online
The West Michigan company that dumped tannery scraps reached an agreement with two townships and the state. Here’s how to share your opinions about it.
