As climate change threatens to warm Michigan rivers, dam removal can drive temperatures down by several degrees. An influx of money has boosted removal efforts, but advocates say more is needed.
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Wild Islands and Salty Visitors – Episode 2310
Tracking wolves and moose on Isle Royale, and piloting Great Lakes freighters.
Posted inLatest News, News, PFAS, PFAS News Roundup, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts
PFAS News Roundup: Push to find ‘forever chemicals’ replacements in manufacturing
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.
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Keeping an eye on Michigan’s current environmental legislation
Quite a few bills are going through the Michigan Legislature that are poised to radically reshape the state’s approach to energy. These proposed legislations signal Michigan’s commitment to the climate crisis, and could set the stage for a significant shift in the state’s environmental policies. .
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Nibi Chronicles: Grand Portage Water Warriors
The Grand Portage Band was the first Tribal Nation in the country to have a beach program and has been monitoring water quality at tribally-held beaches since 2007.
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Energy News Roundup: Cleveland green bank aims to bring clean energy to underserved communities, DTE aims to improve grid reliability 60% over 5 years
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Federal forecasters predict warm, wet US winter but less snow because of El Nino, climate change
The upcoming winter looks likely to be a bit low on snow and cold outbreaks, with forecasters predicting the North to get warmer than normal and the South wetter and stormier.
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The spawn from lake sturgeon in Michigan to be introduced to Cuyahoga River
The progeny of lake sturgeon from Michigan will be released into the Cuyahoga River at Cleveland, Ohio.
Posted inAP, Article, Feature Milwaukee, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Milwaukee, News, Region, Wisconsin
Federal, local officials agree on $450 million deal to clean up Milwaukee waterways
Federal, state and local officials have agreed to spend about $450 million to dredge contaminated sediment from Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan harbor and area rivers.
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Where Do Solar Panels Go To Die?
The vast majority of panels are thrown away in landfills — only about 10% are recycled.