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Winds of Change: Wind turbines on Lake Erie spark big support and big debate
The project, called Icebreaker Wind, would be the first off-shore, freshwater installation in the U.S. Though the initial proposal involves six turbines, critics have pointed out both that approving these could lead to many more and that many residents have no idea that this project is even in the works.
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Individuals wanting to play a part in keeping rivers clean are starting local
River fires – like the Cuyahoga’s in 1969 – led to federal legislation and regulations. Volunteers are also making a difference around the Great Lakes region.
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Asian Carp Action: Officials throw support behind Army Corps plan but funding remains a barrier
Regional mayors and governors are helping build momentum for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to deal with Asian carp.
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Hydroponics Hype: Local interest drives a growing market but capital and energy costs remain barriers
Organic hydroponic farming is creating connections between sustainability, technology, water conservation and food.
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Bringing Back Milwaukee’s Swamps: Part II
The Milwaukee Wetland Monitoring program is a citizen-science effort aimed at documenting some portion of the 400 ephemeral wetlands that still exist in Milwaukee County.
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Bringing Back Milwaukee’s Swamps: Part I
The city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Harbor District Inc. are just a few of the groups who are coming together to try and bring back Milwaukee’s natural wetlands.
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Fire, Fish and Food – Episode 1003
See how Cleveland’s Cuyahoga River has been cleaned up since it famously caught fire 50 years ago. Go fishing for Asian carp and learn to identify all four species in or near the Great Lakes, then find out how hydroponic farming is creating connections between sustainability, technology, water conservation and food.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: “Michigan has to lead on Great Lakes issues”
Great Lakes Now recently interviewed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at a meeting of Great Lakes governors and Canadian premiers in Milwaukee.