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Posted inChicago, Detroit River, Featured, History and Culture, Illinois, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Michigan, Milwaukee, News, Ontario, Recreation and Tourism, Region, St. Lawrence River, Tourism, Wisconsin

A look back on Queen Elizabeth’s Great Lakes tour

by GLN Editor September 9, 2022

Following the news of her passing, local news organizations reported on the late queen’s special connection to the region.

Posted inAgriculture, Algae Blooms, Detroit River, Drinking Water, Featured, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Erie, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, Municipalities, News, Ohio, PBS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Science, Technology, Research, St. Clair River, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

“The Erie Situation” – and beyond

by GLN Editor September 1, 2022
Posted inDrinking Water, Events and Special Broadcasts, Featured, Great Lakes Now Events and Road/River Shows, Infrastructure, Latest News, News, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Water's True Cost, Water's True Costs Events

Join the Conversations: Events on “Water’s True Cost” will answer your questions about water infrastructure

by GLN Editor April 25, 2022November 9, 2025
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Our Latest Episode: Watch the Great Lakes Now program here

by GLN Editor January 24, 2022
Posted inAsian Carp, Fish, Birds and Animals, Illinois, Invasive Species, Lake Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Science, Technology, Research

PBS NewsHour Report: Midwest battles to keep invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes

by GLN Editor February 20, 2019November 9, 2025
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Great Lakes Now offers grants for reporting on regional environmental issues

by Sandra Svoboda January 14, 2019
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Wild Alaska Live

by GLN Editor July 23, 2017November 10, 2025
Food bank in Flint
Posted inArticle, feature, Flint, Latest News, News, Video, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Following up on Flint: What’s happening now that the spotlight is gone?

by GLN Editor September 7, 2016November 10, 2025

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  • How to check if your Michigan water system is replacing lead pipes
    Michigan’s ambitious plan to replace 580,030 lead and galvanized lines is underway, yet many residents remain in the dark about their water safety. The Michigan Lead Service Line Tracker empowers communities to safeguard against lead exposure.
  • The Next Deluge May Go Differently
    Changes in wetlands policy and reductions in funding mean flooding will worsen.
  • Tensions flare as Line 5 public comment deadline nears
    Public comments are due by the end of the week after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed a tunnel alternative last month.

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