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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit, Fatbergs, Latest News, Michigan, Municipalities, Natasha Blakely, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Don’t Feed the Fatberg: Michigan Science Center launches its new fatberg exhibit

by Natasha Blakely December 6, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, James Proffitt, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Fishery: Commercial vs. recreational conflict

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now December 5, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Flint, Gary Wilson, Groundwater Contamination, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Following Flint: Former EPA head to lead advocacy group that challenged agency’s role in Flint

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 5, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, John Hartig, Latest News, News, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: U.S. Rep. John Conyers Jr., civil rights champion and supporter of clean environment for all

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now December 2, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Latest News, News, Sandra Svoboda, Who We Are and What We Do

#25DaysofFishmas: This holiday season, follow Dr. Katfish and the Great Lakes fish she loves

by Sandra Svoboda November 26, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Infrastructure, Lake Ontario, Latest News, Natasha Blakely, New York, News, Ontario, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Lacking Backing: Further action on Plan 2014 dependent on more funding

by Natasha Blakely November 26, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Andrew Reeves, Authors, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do

Low on the List: How did the Great Lakes fare and feature in Canada’s 2019 federal election?

by Andrew Reeves November 20, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Brian Owens, Fish, Birds and Animals, Food, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Mercury Levels Maintained: Invasive mussels keep mercury levels high in Great Lakes fish

by Brian Owens, Great Lakes Now November 19, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Sharon Oosthoek, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Balloon Effect: Survey highlights Great Lakes’ balloon pollution problem

by Sharon Oosthoek November 11, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Latest News, Natasha Blakely, News, Who We Are and What We Do

Funding Boost: Michigan, Ohio senators secure increase for federal Great Lakes restoration program

by Natasha Blakely November 8, 2019

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  • Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires
    A centuries-old tool for safety is reducing wildfire risk, while helping to protect pristine inland lakes.
  • When Forests Burn, Lakes Suffer
    Severe fires can damage soils, increase runoff, and degrade water quality in remote watersheds.
  • Pennsylvania Activists Urge Lawmakers to Help Curb Soaring Electric Bills
    Despite skyrocketing demand driven by data center development, the industry says it is not the cause of increasing costs for consumers.

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