What’s the shelf life of an environmental law? How long before its protections begin to erode? Not long, if the Great Lakes Compact and related state legislation are the markers. […]
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The Future of Detroit’s Riverfront
(From Great Lakes Bureau Chief Mary Ellen Geist: Cities and towns across the Great Lakes are improving their waterfronts at a rapid pace, and realizing the economic gains that can […]
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Former Great Lakes exec campaigns for “wholistic” approach to water issues
Trump agenda, infrastructure and Asian carp on political agenda Cameron Davis’ world has changed dramatically in the past year since leaving the U.S. EPA. Instead of walking the corridors of […]
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A car that makes clean drinking water?
Ford Motor Company says “YES” Admit it: some of you feel like you live in your cars. And car companies are helping automobiles become more habitable each year. It isn’t […]
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Conference helps marina owners cut pollution
This story originally appeared on Great Lakes Today and is republished here with permission. By Elizabeth Miller • FEB 20, 2018 Ohio and five other Great Lakes states have Clean Marina programs that aim to improve air […]
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Grassroots water advocates, Midwest cities at odds on lead
“Flint is not the only one struggling with lead issues” Two years after Flint’s lead in drinking water issues finally boiled over and hit the national spotlight, emotions continue to […]
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A Great Lakes Moment from John Hartig
Detroit has always been a city of innovation, resilience, and leadership in responding to paradigm shifts. The city now has the potential to lead the nation down a more sustainable path to address the sustainability paradigm shift.
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Great Lakes Nature Center to open in Detroit Area
The focus: protecting water and wildlife When you think of the Detroit Zoological Society, you probably have visions of the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak and its famous penguins, polar […]
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“Secret Garden” – DPTV’s Great Lakes Bureau Feature to air on PBS
Detroit’s Innovative Approach to Green Infrastructure on “Sci Tech Now” February 28th Flooding and severe storms are one of the biggest worries for municipalities throughout the U.S. as they prepare […]