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Posted inArticle, Audio, News, Protect

Waste dumps a burden for minority neighborhoods

by Great Lakes Today January 17, 2018
Posted inAlgae Blooms, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, News, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Plastic plagues the Great Lakes

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now January 16, 2018November 10, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Latest News, News, Protect, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

“Systemic” air pollution problems linger in certain Chicago neighborhoods

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now January 8, 2018November 10, 2025
Posted inFlint, News, Protect, Video, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Fighting for air in Southwest Detroit

by Bill Kubota December 8, 2017November 10, 2025
Posted inBudget, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Flint, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Video, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Water / Justice “This is what democracy looks like…”

by Mary Ellen Geist December 4, 2017
Posted inArticle, Latest News, News, Protect

Can regional cooperation replace water wars in Wisconsin?

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now November 6, 2017November 10, 2025
Posted inFlint, Latest News, News, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Top Snyder aide: Governor knew about Legionnaires’ in Flint earlier than he claimed

by GLN Editor October 10, 2017
Posted inArticle, News, Protect

Trying to track down failing septic systems? Send in the dogs

by Mary Ellen Geist October 3, 2017November 10, 2025
Posted inAlgae Blooms, News, Video, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

“Don’t let Saginaw Bay become Lake Erie” says Great Lakes Scientist

by Mary Ellen Geist September 29, 2017November 10, 2025
Posted inArticle, News, Protect, Resource

Will Houston floods be a wake up call for Great Lakes cities?

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now September 5, 2017November 10, 2025

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