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COVID-19Gary WilsonLatest NewsMichiganNewsOhioOntarioPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration EffortsResearch Unknowns: COVID-19 puts Great Lakes field research prep on hold
-While field research prep is delayed, the science itself hasn’t stopped as universities and researchers continue to work.
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DetroitDrinking WaterFeature DetroitGary WilsonLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater WithdrawalsMichigan Water Shutoffs: A test of governor’s commitment to social, environmental justice
-Gov. Gretchen Whitmer campaigned on an aggressive water platform. Now those campaign pledges are being put to the test.
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Books, Authors, Art and MusicChicagoEvents and Special BroadcastsFeature-ChicagoFish, Birds and AnimalsGary WilsonIllinoisLake MichiganLatest NewsNewsRecreation and TourismPiping Plovers: Film fest spotlights endangered bird’s return to Chicago’s Lake Michigan shore
-The One Earth Film Festival kicks off its 9th season in Chicago starting Friday.
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BudgetChicagoClevelandDetroitDetroit RiverDrinking WaterEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature ClevelandFeature DetroitFeature MilwaukeeFeature-ChicagoGary WilsonGroundwater ContaminationIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganMilwaukeeNewsOhioPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectRecreation and TourismShipping and PortsThe StatesTourismWaterfront DevelopmentWisconsinWho’s in charge: Lack of storage facility oversight puts waterways at risk
-In major lakeside cities around the Great Lakes, there isn’t a clear answer on who handles oversight of industrial storage facilities.
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BudgetDrinking WaterGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectQuebecThe ProvincesThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWaterfront DevelopmentThird Rail Proposal: Selling Great Lakes water proposed to lower lake levels
-University of Chicago law professor proposes selling Great Lakes water, sparking renewed denials and reminders of why that isn’t a current possibility.
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Drinking WaterGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration EffortsCore priority: Michigan environmental budget boosts funding for EGLE
-Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spotlighted the environment and clean water in her budget proposal after giving it just a passing mention in her State of the State speech.
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AdvocacyAuthorsDrinking WaterEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingGary WilsonIllinoisLake OntarioLatest NewsMichiganNew YorkNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectWisconsinGreen Spotlight: New York Gov. Cuomo leads with climate change, restoring nature in annual priorities speech
-The governors of five of the eight Great Lakes states have given their yearly State of the State addresses, but only one of them highlighted climate change.
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AuthorsEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsNewsEfficient or Cutting Corners: Trump administration challenges significant environmental law
-The effort to modernize the landmark law has been seen by some as an attempt to bypass climate change considerations. In the Great Lakes region, the changes could have impact on the Line 5 tunnel project and other large lake projects like new locks or dam removals.
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AuthorsGary WilsonLatest NewsNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsStatus Quo: Leadership changed at EPA Great Lakes office but focus is still business and agriculture
-Cathy Stepp has stepped down, and Kurt Thiede will be replacing her as EPA Region 5’s administrator. Under his purview, regulations and the economy will remain a priority.
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Drinking WaterEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesForever Chemicals FeaturedGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsPFASPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsMounting Pressure: Groups call on Michigan governor to lead on key Great Lakes issues
-What will Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2020 look like, with her new role as the chair of the Great Lakes Compact’s council, in addition to handling bottled water legislation and Line 5 lawsuits?
