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Posted inAdvocacy, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

‘Wiggle room,’ deleted emails, and a controversial phone call: What we learned after five days of testimony in the PolyMet hearing

by MinnPost January 30, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Science, Technology, Research, Sharon Oosthoek, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do

Weed in the Water: How does cannabis use affect our freshwater ecosystems?

by Sharon Oosthoek January 22, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Gary Wilson, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Who We Are and What We Do

Efficient or Cutting Corners: Trump administration challenges significant environmental law

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now January 20, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Chicago, Illinois, Latest News, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Sharon Oosthoek, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Chemical Hitchhikers: Great Lakes microplastics may increase risk of PFAS contaminants in food web

by Sharon Oosthoek January 17, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

PFAS News Roundup: Public input in Michigan, bans on firefighting foam, legislation won’t pass Senate

by Ric Mixter January 15, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Guest Article, Latest News, News, PBS, PBS NewsHour, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

The U.S. House just voted to regulate PFAS. Here’s what you need to know

by GLN Editor January 14, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Algae Blooms, Authors, Drinking Water, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Lake Erie Algae: 2019 was bad but could have been worse

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now January 10, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Ian Wendrow, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Resource, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Wisconsin superfund cleanup, Minnesota court rejects gas plant, six GL states join U.S. Climate Alliance

by Ian Wendrow January 9, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Ian Wendrow, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, News, Resource, Science, Technology, Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Energy Alternatives: Outside of Line 5, where can Michiganders get energy?

by Ian Wendrow January 8, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Detroit River, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, John Hartig, Latest News, News, Region, Shipping and Ports, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: $50 Million sediment cleanup on Rouge River Old Channel will become a model

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now January 6, 2020November 9, 2025

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  • Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’
    The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.
  • Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches?
    Bills under consideration in the House aim to expand commercial access to walleye and trout as whitefish catch rates plummet. Recreational fishing advocates and state fishing regulators object.
  • Around 200 acres protected along Lake Superior for longest national scenic trail
    The Trust for Public Land conveyed 213 acres to the National Park Service this spring in Iron County.

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