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Wisconsin DNR survey detects PFAS contamination in creeks, rivers

by The Associated Press October 11, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Ian Wendrow, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, News, Shipping and Ports, Who We Are and What We Do

History of Energy in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: Line 5 controversy reflects energy development in the U.P. and Canada

by Ian Wendrow October 11, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Authors, Drinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Gary Wilson, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Municipalities, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Muddied Waters: Bureaucratic process leaves well water at risk and farmers feeling targeted

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now October 8, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Authors, Climate Change, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, James Proffitt, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Understanding Algal Blooms: Conference reveals new projects, looks at Chesapeake Bay’s example

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now September 24, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Equity and Environmental Justice, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Natasha Blakely, Natasha Blakely, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Who We Are and What We Do

Climate Strike: Global movement draws crowds all around the Great Lakes

by Natasha Blakely September 20, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Chicago, Feature-Chicago, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Lorraine Boissoneault, Play, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Taking out the Trash: Shedd Aquarium offers a new kayak experience for visitors

by Lorraine Boissoneault September 19, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAdvocacy, AP, Article, Budget, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Forever Chemicals Featured, Groundwater Contamination, News, PFAS, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Concerns grow over PFAS-tainted sewage sludge spread on croplands

by The Associated Press September 13, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Forever Chemicals Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, MLive, News, Partner Content, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Oscoda residents say ‘enough’ after 9 years of PFAS with no cleanup plan

by MLive September 13, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Authors, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Food, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, News, Ohio, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Voters on Pollution: New poll says northwest Ohio voters support CAFOs crackdown

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now September 13, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAdvocacy, Equity and Environmental Justice, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Resource, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Trump administration drops Obama-era water protection rule

by The Associated Press September 12, 2019

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