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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Budget, Drinking Water, Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Lake Erie, Latest News, Lead, News, Ohio, Policy, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

H2Ohio: Agency directors focus on wetlands, farmer subsidies, replacing lead lines

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now March 19, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Books, Authors, Art and Music, Culture, Drinking Water, Feature Detroit, Featured, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Save Water, Save Nature: Kids calendar art contest promotes healthy water management

by Sandra Svoboda March 19, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inBooks, Authors, Art and Music, Culture, Drinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Latest News, Lead, Minnesota, New York, News, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Region, Water Quality, Wisconsin

Drinking Water News Roundup: Lead in NY schools, Minnesota water exhibit, Wisconsin water week

by Grace Dempsey March 12, 2021
Posted inAgriculture, Algae Blooms, Climate Change, Drinking Water, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Industry, Lake Erie, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Ontario, Policy, Politics, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality

Too few farmers are curbing pollution in Lake Erie. Should they be forced?

by Bridge Michigan March 9, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Climate Change, COVID-19, Drinking Water, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Groundwater Contamination, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Rights vs. Regulations: When it comes to septic system codes, property rights remain a big barrier

by Natasha Blakely March 2, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inCulture, Drinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Indigenous Communities, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Region, Water Quality, Water Withdrawals

Drinking Water News Roundup: Climate change and Illinois water withdrawals, clean water for Michigan students

by Grace Dempsey February 26, 2021
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Industry, Latest News, News, PFAS, Water Quality

PFAS in the House: Are toxic “forever chemicals” a steady drip in this reporter’s home?

by Tom Perkins February 23, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Region, Water Quality, Water Withdrawals, Who We Are and What We Do

Nestlé Exit: North American bottled water brands sold to investment firm

by Natasha Blakely February 18, 2021
Posted inDrinking Water, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality

Road Salt: Researchers look at vegetables and juices for alternatives to salt

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now February 17, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Indiana, Industry, Infrastructure, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Region, Water Quality, Water Withdrawals, Wisconsin

Drinking Water News Roundup: Dispute between two Waukeshas over Lake Michigan diversion, Ontario infrastructure grants

by Grace Dempsey February 12, 2021

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  • North Bay’s PFAS problem: 5 things to know about a ‘forever chemicals’ hotspot in Ontario
    In a small northern city, citizens have launched a class-action lawsuit over decades-old PFAS pollution. The city and federal government, meanwhile, are working on a $122-million clean-up.
  • Enbridge to Pay $275K Settlement for 2019 Wisconsin Spill After DOJ Action
    The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced a $275,000 settlement Thursday with energy firm Enbridge for alleged violations of the state’s spills law over a 2019 spill in Jefferson County.
  • Scientists have a new tool in the fight against toxic algal blooms: buoys
    University of Toledo researchers have developed a system of buoys that slowly release algaecide into the surrounding water.

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