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Posted inDrinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, History and Culture, Indiana, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, Lead, News, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Drinking Water News Roundup: Wisconsin wells contaminated by sewage, First Nations boil advisories, lead pipes

by Grace Dempsey October 12, 2020
Posted inGreat Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region

In Michigan, rising lake levels disturb sacred ground

by Circle of Blue September 16, 2020November 9, 2025
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Enbridge just wants a permit. Michigan critics want to bring down Line 5

by Bridge Michigan September 10, 2020
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The Best Part of Us: Great Lakes author tackles conflict and culture in new novel

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now September 4, 2020November 9, 2025
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One key solution to the world’s climate woes? Canada’s natural landscapes

by The Narwhal August 19, 2020November 9, 2025
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Drinking Water News Roundup: Drilling fluid contamination, mining pollution concerns, tribal community grants

by Emily Simroth August 12, 2020
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Tribes, advocacy groups sue EPA over rule narrowing scope of federal waterway protections

by Indiana Environmental Reporter July 8, 2020
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Conflicted Over Copper: PolyMet copper-nickel mine has been trapped in litigation

by Lorraine Boissoneault June 12, 2020November 9, 2025

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