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Deep Dives and Rising Waters
- by Mila Murray

The future of rising lake levels, Great Lakes shipwrecks, and the secret lives of fish.

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Federal aid to rescue Michigan cherry farmers after devastating crop loss
- by Planet Detroit

Michigan sweet cherry farmers can now access low-interest emergency loans from the USDA’s Farm Services Agency. This aid follows the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s disaster declaration in Antrim, Grand Traverse, Leelanau counties, and eight neighboring counties, due to crop losses from erratic weather and pest infestations.

Two high school students want to keep trash out of the Great Lakes. They think rivers are the key
- by The Narwhal

Using trackers to follow the path of plastic bottles in rivers around the Greater Toronto Area, the students found hot spots for garbage before it enters Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.

How northern Michiganders can help people affected by hurricanes
- by Interlochen Public Radio

Organizations from northern Michigan have been sending people to assist with relief efforts on the ground. Here are some ways to help from home.

The lonely Lake Superior caribou and a lesson in limits
- by The Narwhal

Ontario’s southernmost herd illustrates how hard it is to bring a species back from the brink — and why we need to recognize tipping points before we reach them.

Environmental groups and industry at odds over plan to conserve old-growth forests
- by Wisconsin Public Radio

Environmentalists say the plan doesn’t go far enough while industry says no action is needed.

What a Trump vs. Harris presidency might mean for the Great Lakes
- by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now

Michigan and Ohio are key for continued Great Lakes restoration support. Line 5, groundwater and an emphasis on science make experts list.

This Historic Ship Runs on Coal. Can It Find a New Way Forward?
- by Inside Climate News

Owners of the S.S. Badger, one of the last coal-fired ships in the world, are trying to decarbonize. They recently received government funding that would help.

Points North: A New Hope for Anishinaabemowin
- by Interlochen Public Radio

When Theresa Eischen heard about the original Star Wars film being translated into Anishinaabemowin, she auditioned for Princess Leia. She had zero voice acting experience, so it was a long shot.

PFAS Roundup: Over $3M awarded to MSU scientists to address PFAS in agriculture, Wisconsin tackles PFAS during hunting season
- by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now

Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region.

Wisconsin towns are trying to limit CAFO growth. Big Dairy is fighting back.
- by Investigate Midwest

The state’s dairy industry is suing towns over denied permits and environmental regulations.

Swing state voters along the Great Lakes love cleaner water and beaches − and candidates from both parties have long fished for support there
- by The Conversation

For decades, presidential candidates from both major parties have committed to cleaning up and protecting the Great Lakes. Here’s why.

 

The Great Lakes Now monthly television program is produced by Detroit PBS in partnership with a network of PBS affiliates around the region. Shooting on location in eight states and Canada, the magazine-style show brings viewers stories about the recreational, economic, scientific, political and environmental issues related to the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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