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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Blue Economy, Culture, Detroit River, Feature Detroit, Industry, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Region, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: A business case for The Great Lakes Way

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now July 3, 2023

This new economic impact study estimated the range of impact from elements that make up The Great Lakes Way, including connections to Canada and historical attributes.

Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Industry, Infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ontario, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Tourism, Water Quality, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Moment: Similarities between the Don and Rouge rivers, and one big difference

by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now May 2, 2022
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Culture, Featured, Industry, Latest News, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Tourism, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Lakeside Gentrification: Trailer parks and campgrounds the last bulwark against waterfront developments

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now April 14, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Featured, Industry, Lake Erie, Latest News, News, Ohio, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Region, Tourism, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Lakeside Gentrification: Waterfront properties and water access grow steadily further out of reach

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now April 7, 2022November 9, 2025
Posted inDetroit River, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Industry, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality

First phase of cleanup at former steel mill site complete. Now what?

by Michigan Public November 26, 2021
Posted inLatest News, News, Protect

From State of the State to State of the Lakes:  Southeast Michigan is re-connecting with water for economic development and lifestyle. 

by Martina Guzman July 7, 2016November 10, 2025
Posted inMunicipalities, Policy, Politics

From State of the State to State of the Lakes:  Southeast Michigan is re-connecting with water for economic development and lifestyle. 

by Martina Guzman March 5, 2016November 10, 2025

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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