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Posted inAudio, 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

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

“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

Fighting for air in Southwest Detroit

by Bill Kubota December 8, 2017November 10, 2025
Posted inBudget, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Flint, Industry, News, Politics, Protect, Video, Water Quality

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

by Mary Ellen Geist December 4, 2017
Posted inLatest 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

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

by GLN Editor October 10, 2017
Posted inNews, 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

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

by Mary Ellen Geist September 29, 2017November 10, 2025
Posted inNews, Protect

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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Latest News

  • North Bay’s PFAS problem: 5 things to know about a ‘forever chemicals’ hotspot in Ontario
    In a small northern city, citizens have launched a class-action lawsuit over decades-old PFAS pollution. The city and federal government, meanwhile, are working on a $122-million clean-up.
  • Enbridge to Pay $275K Settlement for 2019 Wisconsin Spill After DOJ Action
    The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced a $275,000 settlement Thursday with energy firm Enbridge for alleged violations of the state’s spills law over a 2019 spill in Jefferson County.
  • Scientists have a new tool in the fight against toxic algal blooms: buoys
    University of Toledo researchers have developed a system of buoys that slowly release algaecide into the surrounding water.

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