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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
Posted inChicago, Events and Special Broadcasts, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, History and Culture, Illinois, Latest News, Lighthouses, Museums and Cultural Institutions, Michigan, News, Region, Science, Technology & Research

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
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, feature, Guest Article, Resource, Sandra Svoboda, Who We Are and What We Do

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

Latest News

  • 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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