If federal streamgages were bolstered by networks of cheaper monitors run by communities, the results could save lives.
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Leaking valve on oil pipeline spills nearly 70K gallons of oil in Jefferson County
Enbridge Energy says it is working with state DNR on remediation of contaminated soil.
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I Speak for the fish: Sammy the red-nosed sucker
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the film Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, I Speak for the Fish columnist Kathy Johnson creates a whimsical remix of the classic holiday jingle.
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, News
Safe Drinking Water Act Turns 50
Landmark law encounters new problems, enduring challenges.
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, News
Michigan eyes hunting, fishing, boating fee increases, change to park fees
Democrats want to raise some fees by 50% or more and switch to an “opt-out” model for recreation passports.
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Virtual Town Hall: Climate and the Future of Energy
Great Lakes Now Host Anna Sysling moderated a panel of clean energy researchers, journalists and industry experts.
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PFAS Roundup: Biden administration updates chemical regulations for PFAS, while Trump allies already voice plans to roll them back
Catch the latest Great Lakes PFAS news.
Posted inAgriculture, Featured, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News
Agricultural runoff damages our water and kills wildlife. Could a simple drainage stopper be the solution?
Researchers, companies and farmers are developing systems to control the flow of fertilizer chemicals in groundwater.
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The past, present and future of a changing Lake Ontario
New book explores how the Great Lake’s ecosystem has shifted over the years, and how anthropogenic climate change is shattering its defenses.
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Construction will soon begin on project to keep invasive carp out of Great Lakes
Army Corps announces first construction contract for $1.15B project in Joliet, Illinois.