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Episode 2310 Lesson Plans: Dynamic populations
- by Gary Abud Jr.Lessons and activities based on the monthly Great Lakes Now program.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageFeature MilwaukeeGary WilsonGreat Lakes News CollaborativeLatest NewsMilwaukeeNewsRefreshWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsin
Wisconsin agency’s expanded mission led to record $450 million investment in Milwaukee waterways
Sewerage district leadership sealed the deal to remediate two million cubic yards of contaminated sediment
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PFAS News Roundup: How ‘forever chemicals’ affect the human body
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.
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Charting a Safer Course: Mitigating flood risk in Great Lakes states
Amid rising concerns over the increasing frequency and severity of flooding in the Great Lakes region, a new study unveils crucial insights into each state’s preparedness.
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AuthorsFish, Birds and AnimalsJohn HartigLatest NewsMichiganNewsProtectScience, Technology, Research
Great Lakes Moment: A Detroit perspective on the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act
- by John HartigOn the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, it is good to reflect on some of its successes here in metropolitan Detroit’s backyard.
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AuthorsFeature HomepageLake MichiganLatest NewsNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchSharon OosthoekWisconsin
Coastal erosion researcher appeals for help in finding her remote-control boat
- by Sharon OosthoekThe student was gathering the final data set for her Ph.D. when her small research boat stopped responding to the remote control.
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AuthorsClimate ChangeFeature HomepageGary WilsonLatest NewsNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, Research
New University of Michigan led initiative expands climate research across borders
When it comes to fostering resilience in the face of climate change in the waters that border the U.S. and Canada, hydrologist Drew Gronewold wants the region to be a “role model for the world.”
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AuthorsFeature HomepageFreightersHistory and CultureIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJames ProffittLake ErieLake OntarioLatest NewsNewsOntarioQuebecShipping and PortsSt. Lawrence River
Great Lakes imports and exports halted by strike
After failing to reach an agreement, hundreds of workers stationed between Lake Erie and Montreal walked off the job. Thousands of trips per year are made by ocean-going ships passing through the St. Lawrence Seaway.
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Keeping an eye on Michigan’s current environmental legislation
Quite a few bills are going through the Michigan Legislature that are poised to radically reshape the state’s approach to energy. These proposed legislations signal Michigan’s commitment to the climate crisis, and could set the stage for a significant shift in the state’s environmental policies. .
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AuthorsFeature HomepageHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesLatest NewsNewsStaci Lola Drouillard
Nibi Chronicles: Grand Portage Water Warriors
The Grand Portage Band was the first Tribal Nation in the country to have a beach program and has been monitoring water quality at tribally-held beaches since 2007.
Staci Lola Drouillard