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Chicago’s Eastland Disaster: Explore this Great Lakes tragedy with a Storymap
-Navigate through this digital feature to learn more about this steamship and its tragic story.
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AgricultureEnergy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingIan WendrowIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMinnesotaNewsOhioWisconsinGreat Lakes Energy News Roundup: Energy-efficient fertilizer in Minnesota, Ohio bailout law repeal, Wisconsin utility rate freeze
-Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.
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DetroitEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsDemanding Justice: Detroit activists make formal complaint over hazardous waste sites
-EGLE has 14 days from the date of filing to review the complaint and determine if an investigation is warranted.
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ChicagoEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEnergy News RoundupFeature-ChicagoIan WendrowIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsOhioWisconsinGreat Lakes Energy News Roundup: Back Forty mine setback, Illinois and Ohio utility shutoffs
-Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
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Drinking WaterForever Chemicals FeaturedIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNewsPFASWater Quality and Restoration EffortsPFAS Progress: Michigan continues legislative push for more action against PFAS
-Michigan’s strict new drinking water maximum contaminant levels took effect this week.
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Cost of Conservation: Needed systems and equipment can lead to a hefty price tag
-Farmers are turning to co-ops and subsidies to keep up with conservation.
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DetroitDetroit RiverEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitGroundwater ContaminationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJohn HartigLatest NewsMichiganNewsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsGreat Lakes Moment: A tribute to Guy O. Williams, environmental justice champion
-He worked for a range of environmental organizations including the National Wildlife Federation and Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice.
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ClevelandEnergy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature ClevelandIan WendrowIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMinnesotaNewsOhioOntarioPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Ohio nuclear bailout repeal, Minnesota coal plants, Georgian Bay hydroelectric plant
-Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
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ChicagoDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature-ChicagoGary WilsonIllinoisLake MichiganLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticePriority Shift: Chicago mayor sets environmental sights on neglected communities
-But her stance on leadership on Great Lakes issues remains unclear.
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AgricultureAlgae BloomsClevelandFeature ClevelandJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsNewsOhioResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsToxic Algae 2020: Moderate bloom forecasted for Lake Erie
-Discussed at this year’s forecast: the science behind it, can you use Lake Erie, and a citizen science initiative.
