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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Tourism, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Missing Opportunity: States, industry work together to promote outdoor recreation

by George Elkind March 13, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Ohio, PFAS, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

PFAS News Roundup: Ohio starts testing, Minnesota cleanup could cost $1.2 billion, DuPont might dodge liabilities

by Ric Mixter March 12, 2020
Posted inLatest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Shipwrecks

Recognition: Great Lakes Now earns three wins from Michigan Association of Broadcasters

by GLN Editor March 10, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Feature Detroit, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Water Withdrawals, Who We Are and What We Do

Michigan Water Shutoffs: A test of governor’s commitment to social, environmental justice

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now March 9, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Policy, Politics, Protect, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Struck Down: Federal court rules Lake Erie Bill of Rights unconstitutional

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now March 6, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Budget, Detroit River, Drinking Water, Energy, Feature Detroit, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Shipping and Ports, The States, Tourism, Water Quality, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Who’s in charge: Lack of storage facility oversight puts waterways at risk

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now March 3, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Policy, Politics, Region, Water Quality

Documentary Update: What’s new with one of the families featured in “The Forever Chemicals”

by GLN Editor February 24, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Industry, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Policy, Politics, Protect, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Federal Hands: The future of the Lake Erie Bill of Rights rests in federal court

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now February 24, 2020November 9, 2025
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Burning Snowman: To banish winter, Tim must die

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now February 21, 2020November 9, 2025
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Ontario politicians on energy, energy monitoring in St. Paul, farmers growing solar

by Ian Wendrow February 20, 2020

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    For three decades, Michigan State University researchers have gone to Manistee National Forest to study seedlings to find out about the future of Michigan’s forests.

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