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Posted inAgriculture, Algae Blooms, Climate Change, COVID-19, Drinking Water, Fatbergs, Great Lakes Now's Year-End Posts, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

On the Pulse: I’ve Got One Word For You, 2020

by Rob Green December 29, 2020

In any effort to sum up the year that was 2020, one word is unavoidable: poop.

Posted inAP, Article, Fatbergs, Infrastructure, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Wipes flushed in toilets cause big waste spill in Michigan small town

by The Associated Press October 19, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, COVID-19, Detroit, Fatbergs, Feature Detroit, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, Natasha Blakely, News, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Slow Legislation: Flushable wipes become an issue in court and in law

by Natasha Blakely July 7, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, COVID-19, Detroit, Fatbergs, Infrastructure, Michigan, News, Pennsylvania, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Epidemic of wipes and masks plagues sewers, storm drains

by The Associated Press June 8, 2020November 9, 2025
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Fatberg Quiz: Which fatberg are you most like?

by Natasha Blakely October 29, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Guest Article, Sandra Svoboda, Series - Primary, Who We Are and What We Do

Waters Infected – Episode 1007

by GLN Editor October 27, 2019

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