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Blue EconomyFeature HomepageIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLatest NewsNewsThe Blue EconomyWater Quality and Restoration EffortsDespite U.S. research resistance, Great Lakes aims to be Silicon Valley for water
-Business leaders want to export solutions to the world’s water problems.
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Blue EconomyCollaborationDrinking WaterFeature HomepageGreat Lakes News CollaborativeIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsThe Blue EconomyWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWater determines Great Lakes region’s economic future
-Climate change, geopolitics, and business opportunities power a blue economy.
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AuthorsBooks, Authors, Art and MusicBuffaloFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsHistory and CultureJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsNew YorkNewsScience, Technology, ResearchAlberto Rey: Art all about Earth
-Multimedia artist and fly fishing guide combines multiple areas of life to tackle multi-faceted environmental crises.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageGary WilsonLatest NewsNewsOntarioPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsTrump threatens Great Lakes agreements between U.S. and Canada
-The Great Lakes Compact, along with other binational agreements that protect the lakes, are at risk as Trump expands pressure on Canada beyond tariffs.
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AuthorsBooks, Authors, Art and MusicFeature HomepageGary WilsonGreat Lakes News CollaborativeHistory and CultureLatest NewsNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchBook Review: Scientist offers positive vision to avoid dystopian future in “The Three Ages of Water”
-In his new book, California’s Peter Gleick says we are at a choice point after centuries of degrading our water resources.
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AuthorsClimate ChangeFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsForests and PlantsHabitat RestorationNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience Says WhatScience, Technology, ResearchSharon OosthoekWater Quality and Restoration EffortsScience Says What? What’s up with dissolved organic carbon (AKA why is my local stream murky?)
-If you’ve noticed your local waterway turning a deeper shade of brown over the past few decades, you’re not alone. Scientists in the Great Lakes region have noticed the same thing.
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AdvocacyAuthorsClimate ChangeEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageGary WilsonGreat Lakes News CollaborativeIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsOntarioPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeScience, Technology, ResearchThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsFormer U.N. adviser warns on water futures trading, elevates water crisis to level of climate
-Canada’s Maude Barlow says Michigan, Canada Line 5 dispute is on the “back burner” between Trudeau and Biden.
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Climate ChangeCollaborationDrinking WaterFish, Birds and AnimalsGreat Lakes News CollaborativeInfrastructureLatest NewsMunicipalitiesNewsPFASPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectScience, Technology, ResearchU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsGreat Lakes Take Global Stage
-The 2023 UN Water Conference highlights risks and opportunities for the Great Lakes region.
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AdvocacyDetroitDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitFeature HomepageInfrastructureMichiganMunicipalitiesNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration EffortsDetroiters can get another 1,125 gallons of water under discount program
-Detroit water rates have gone up 407% over the last 20 years, and 120% in just the last 10 years.
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AdvocacyAuthorsDetroitDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitFeature HomepageGary WilsonGreat Lakes News CollaborativeGreat Lakes News CollaborativeLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe StatesWater Quality and Restoration EffortsHope springs eternal for Michigan legislator who champions drinking water equity
-Senator Stephanie Chang began her campaign to end water shutoffs in 2015. She’s hopeful for legislative action in 2023.
