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AuthorsBrian OwensFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsLake HuronLatest NewsMichiganNewsOntarioProtectResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchSturgeon
Lake sturgeon added to endangered list, but things are looking up
Lake sturgeon were once incredibly abundant in the Great Lakes, but the Great Lakes population is estimated to be less than 1% of its historical numbers.
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AuthorsEnergy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature HomepageIllinoisIndianaIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentKathy JohnsonLake MichiganMichiganMinnesotaOhioWisconsin
Energy News Roundup: Minnesota’s 2040 carbon-free energy bill, coal ash crackdown continues
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Episode 2301 Lesson Plans: Shrewd Sanitation
- by Gary Abud Jr.Lessons and activities based on the monthly Great Lakes Now program.
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AuthorsCitizen ScienceDetroitDetroit RiverFeature DetroitFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsHistory and CultureJohn HartigLake ErieLake Erie-EPALatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismRegionScience, Technology, ResearchTourism
Great Lakes Moment: A community science survey
- by John Hartig“Volunteers reported 17 bald eagles on the ice, an estimated 20,000 Canvasbacks, about as many Redheads, a smattering of other ducks, and Tundra and Mute swans.”
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AuthorsCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipClimate ChangeEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature HomepageFeature MilwaukeeIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureKari LydersenLatest NewsMilwaukeeNewsRefreshScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsin
Smart sewers relieve stress on systems and wastewater officials, saving energy and funds
- by Kari Lydersen“Smart sewer” technology is increasingly common in the region, helping cities avoid overflows that release untreated sewers into lakes and rivers.
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AuthorsBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingFeature HomepageIan SolomonLake SuperiorLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismTourism
Ian Outside: Winning winter
- by Ian Solomon“I’ve never been a big fan of the cold months, but I’m determined to mend our relationship this year.”
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AuthorsFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsForever Chemicals FeaturedKathy JohnsonMichiganMinnesotaNewsPennsylvaniaPFASPFAS News RoundupResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsin
PFAS News Roundup: PFAS compounds in local fish are 280 times higher than those sold in stores, researchers find
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.
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AuthorsEnergy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature HomepageIllinoisIndianaIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentKathy JohnsonLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOhioPennsylvaniaWisconsin
Energy News Roundup: Gas stove debate, electric vehicle expansion
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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AuthorsBooks, Authors, Art and MusicCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipDrinking WaterFeature HomepageGary WilsonHistory and CultureInfrastructureLatest NewsNewsWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Book chronicles human, water connection from nomadic to modern times
The journey of modern man began 10,000 years ago and “the distribution of water defined its starting point.”
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AuthorsCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipClimate ChangeDetroitLake ErieLake SuperiorLatest NewsMichiganNewsOntarioResearch, Data and TechnologyScience Says WhatScience, Technology, ResearchSharon OosthoekToronto
Science Says What? Climate change, deluges and snow days
- by Sharon OosthoekIn this new feature, see what scientists are learning about the impacts of climate change on the region – and what can be done to mitigate them.
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