By David Poulson From GreatLakesEcho.org August 2, 2013 DPTV and the PBS Newshour recently hosted three nationwide experts on urban environments to discuss what the bankruptcy of Detroit means for […]
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EPA Seeks to Fund GLRI Projects with up to $9.5 million in Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a request for applications soliciting proposals from states, municipalities, tribes, universities and nonprofit organizations for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grants to […]
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U-M Water Center Awards $570K in Great Lakes Restoration Grants
The University of Michigan Water Center is a $9 million Great Lakes research and education center established in October 2012. Its purpose is to support and guide efforts in protection […]
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An App to see if it’s a good day at the beach- myBeachCast
How do you choose a beach safe for your day at the beach? Well to coin a phrase, there’s an app for that. It’s called myBeachCast. Created by the Great […]
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Lake Erie’s Record Breaking Algae Bloom of 2011 May Be a Sign of Things to Come
In 2011, Lake Erie had the largest harmful algae bloom in its recorded history. The algae peaked in October of that year and covered about 2,000 square miles of the […]
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What the Public Can Do
Many people feel that the Great Lakes are important to their daily lives, however only a few people feel that they can really contribute to protecting the Great Lakes. You […]
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Emergency Dredging Plan for the Great Lakes
Last month, the Michigan State Waterways Commission announced an emergency dredging plan for the Great Lakes. On Wednesday, March 13th, the Michigan State House Appropriations Committee approved nearly $21 million […]
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U-M researchers will brief officials on fracking March 5 in Lansing
DATE: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2013 EVENT: University of Michigan researchers will brief state officials and others about a detailed study underway at U-M to examine the potential environmental […]
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The Debate over Restoring the Natural Divide and Dealing With the Asian Carp Issue
There are a number of invasive species in the Great Lakes, the best known is probably the Asian Carp. According to a recent study by Canada’s Department of Fisheries and […]
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David Knight, Great Lakes Ports & Navigation Specialist
Christy McDonald discusses with David Knight, Great Lakes Ports & Navigation Specialist is interviewed about water levels and changing coast lines. Watch it On […]
