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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Agriculture, Authors, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Who We Are and What We Do

Targeting the Farms

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now February 25, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Agriculture, Authors, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Equity and Environmental Justice, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Erie, News, Ohio, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Sandra Svoboda, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

The Global Movement in Local Courts

by Sandra Svoboda February 25, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inBlue Economy, Climate Change, Drinking Water, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Invasive Species, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Resource, Science, Technology, Research, The States, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

From Bridge Magazine: Michigan Republicans kill Gov. Whitmer’s environmental overhaul plan

by GLN Editor February 18, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Authors, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Gary Wilson, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Who We Are and What We Do

Year-end U.S. Environmental Protection Agency moves impact Great Lakes

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now December 21, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Drinking Water, Gary Wilson, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Great Lakes opportunities, obstacles await new governors in Michigan and Wisconsin

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now November 12, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Algae Blooms, Authors, Lake Erie, News, Sandra Svoboda, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Lake Erie Center for Fresh Waters and Human Health

by Sandra Svoboda October 30, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, News, Protect, Science, Technology, Research

Trump approves increased use of ethanol for gasoline

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now October 15, 2018November 9, 2025
Posted inBudget, Climate Change, Drinking Water, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Water Withdrawals

Michigan’s water issues: gains and losses

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now October 1, 2018
Posted inAlgae Blooms, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Budget, Drinking Water, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Peak Lake Erie algae season keeps scientists, politicians and lawyers busy

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now July 16, 2018November 9, 2025
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A Growing Epidemic of Toxic Algal Blooms

by Mary Ellen Geist May 23, 2018November 10, 2025

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  • This northern Michigan program hopes to cultivate the next generation of farmers
    “Nobody gets into farming for sane reasons, other than the sanity of knowing where your food comes from and just general health,” said one student at the Great Lakes Incubator Farm, which teaches people how to work in agriculture.
  • Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’
    The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.
  • Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches?
    Bills under consideration in the House aim to expand commercial access to walleye and trout as whitefish catch rates plummet. Recreational fishing advocates and state fishing regulators object.

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