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Equity and Environmental JusticeIndigenous CommunitiesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake SuperiorLatest NewsLorraine BoissoneaultMinnesotaNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Conflicted Over Copper: PolyMet copper-nickel mine has been trapped in litigation
-This second part in a series on mining in Minnesota looks at PolyMet’s proposed mine and its legal battles against Native and environmental groups.
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Legal Responsibility: Michigan lawsuit blames dam owner for Midland dam failure
-AG Nessel seeks to absolve Michigan of any responsibility. Michigan dam safety gets more attention.
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Brian OwensInvasive SpeciesLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, ResearchU.S. and Canadian Federal Governments
State of the Lakes: Great Lakes stable, but rollbacks of protection will soon bite
-The 2019 State of the Great Lakes joint report by the U.S. EPA and Environmental and Climate Change Canada was published last week.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingGary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNews
Great Lakes Learning: Take to the lakes without a boat
-Can’t get out on the water this weekend? Tour the Great Lakes even without your own yacht.
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Cruise ShipsGary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsRecreation and Tourism
Great Lakes Learning: Take a cruise and learn about the lakes
-Follow and draw the routes and itineraries of Great Lakes cruises to help your youngsters learn more about the region’s history and scenery.
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Gary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNews
Great Lakes Learning: Water levels, currents and boating speed limits
-Knowing more about water and swimming can help keep you and your young ones safer this summer.
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COVID-19 Cruise Cut: Great Lakes cruise season postpones trips until 2021
-With extended port closures and coronavirus restrictions, cruise lines in the Great Lakes have ended planned itineraries for the year.
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Groundwater ContaminationIndigenous CommunitiesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake SuperiorLatest NewsLorraine BoissoneaultMinnesotaNewsWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Conflicted Over Copper: How the Mining Industry Developed Around Lake Superior
-This first part in a series on copper mining in Minnesota explores the history on mining in the area and its origins in iron.
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Green Reset: COVID-19 offers opportunity for lighter environmental impact
-In this Q&A, veteran Great Lakes executive Cameron Davis talks about regional efforts, infrastructure, water and climate change.
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ClevelandEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature ClevelandIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsNewsOhio
Lake Erie Wind Farm: Siting board conditions might kill project
-The Ohio Power Siting Board issued a certificate for the project, subject to 33 conditions the company has to meet to proceed.