The Catch took a look at the largest project ever funded under a Great Lakes cleanup program. The aim is to remove contaminated sediments from a polluted hotspot in Milwaukee.
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Lake Erie is full of algae again. Southwestern Ontario’s exploding greenhouse sector won’t help
Experts say nutrient-rich water from greenhouse farms could be harming Lake Erie, but Ontario’s Environment Ministry has issued very few fines for potential algae-causing infractions.
Posted inFeatured, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region
Four Michigan tribes receive funding to support recycling initiatives
Tribes and organizations in the Great Lakes were awarded more than $11 million as part of a big federal investment in recycling.
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Ontario’s greenhouse sector
Take a look at why experts are saying water from greenhouses in southern Ontario could be harming Lake Erie.
Posted inFeatured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology, Research
Points North: The prince fish
In October 1960, Prince Akihito of Japan visited Chicago for 21 hours. Chicago’s mayor presented the prince with a diplomatic gift: 18 bluegill. What happened next would change the underwater world of Japan forever.
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Will Energy From Manure Help or Harm Water Quality in Michigan?
Chevron and two utilities are building big methane biodigesters on the state’s largest dairies.
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The EPA is aiming to get rid of lead pipes in 10 years. But not in Chicago.
The city’s nearly 400,000 pipes wouldn’t have to be fully removed for nearly 30 years after the rest of the nation.
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PFAS News Roundup: How to avoid toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in your kitchen
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.
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Great Lakes Moment: Creating a green oasis in southwest Detroit
Southwest Detroit has long been known for its heavy industry. In recent years, neighborhoods have teamed up with Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s Detroit refinery to strengthen and revitalize these communities.
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See a bear den? The Michigan DNR wants to know about it
Michigan Department of Natural Resources asks the public to notify the agency if they spot a black bear den. It’s part of a program to place orphaned cubs with a mother bear.