The initiative is a collaboration between the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; the Michigan Department of Education; and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
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EPA to design sediment remediation project for Detroit park
The contaminated sediment at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park is within the Detroit River Area of Concern and identified by the U.S. and Canada as one of 43 toxic hot spots in the Great Lakes basin, according to the EPA.
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Screenings at the Sanctuary: Great Lakes Now program to have ongoing showings at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Each monthly episode of the Great Lakes Now regional show will have free showings in Alpena.
Posted inDrinking Water, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Waterfront Development
Uncovered: High water reveals drinking water system artifacts
Great Lakes Now talks to MLive reporters Lynn Moore and Cory Morse about the discovery.
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Silver Linings: High water and erosion uncovers hidden history
One unexpected boon of the record-high water in the Great Lakes has been a number of shipwrecks being revealed.
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Sand, Sinkholes and Science – Episode 1010
Travel with Great Lakes Now to the remote Canadian research station where scientists are working to understand – and protect – freshwater. Go deep into Lake Huron to see mysterious sinkholes, and watch as some homeowners […]
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Disposal of coal ash proposal raises concern, chemistry breakthrough improves solar energy, Ohio anti-bailout court case dropped
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly energy-related headline roundup.
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Groundwater Contamination, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin
Board authorizes Wisconsin DNR to begin drafting water standards for pollutants
The department has proposed: creating groundwater standards for 16 substances that are currently unregulated, including E. coli bacteria; revising standards for five substances already regulated; and creating limits on PFAS in groundwater and surface water.
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Got High Water or Soil Erosion? Here’s some help for homeowners and residents
People living on the coasts of the Great Lakes are currently dealing with the impact of the record-high water levels. Here’s a list of resources they can turn to, organized by state and province.
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Small Worlds: Exploring the mysterious ecosystems uncovered near Lake Huron
Go along on a “Michigan Micro Adventure” to see sinkholes on land.