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Meet the man who has been cleaning the Rouge River for 35 years
-The Rouge River got a D+ in a recent report card, but after 35 years of river activism, Bill Craig still has the energy to clean it up.
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AuthorsBooks, Authors, Art and MusicCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipFeature HomepageGary WilsonGreat Lakes News CollaborativeHistory and CultureLatest NewsMichiganNewsMichigan author reflects on 20th anniversary of landmark book The Living Great Lakes
-Author Jerry Dennis revisits his sailing journey from Lake Michigan to the Atlantic Ocean where he searched for “the heart of the inland seas.”
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Foraging’s Spring Backyard Splendor: Dandelions and Violets
-As spring unfolds its vibrant hues, what better way to celebrate the season than by embracing the often overlooked splendor of dandelions and violets?
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Great Lakes Moment: Detroit River’s important role in lake whitefish
-In 2006, lake whitefish spawning was documented in the Detroit River for the first time since 1916. Today, the Detroit River proves essential to the survival of the species.
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Feature HomepageHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeTribal Governments and First NationsNew Interagency Agreement Supports Water Tribal Water and Sanitation Projects
-The Department of the Interior and Indian Health Service are partnering to develop safe drinking water and improve community sanitation across Indian Country, the agencies announced this week.
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Energy News Roundup: Federal money pours in to accelerate energy transition
-Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news.
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A Detroit renter’s quest for drinking water clarity
-“My journey through the pipes of Lafayette Park revealed the importance of proactive measures and city-wide advocacy for clean, safe tap water.”
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Feature HomepageHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeTribal Governments and First NationsIndigenous peoples rush to stop ‘false climate solutions’ ahead of next international climate meeting
-COP29 could make carbon markets permanent. Indigenous leaders are calling for a moratorium before it’s too late.
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The murky process of reopening Palisades and why it’s a turning point for nuclear
-U.S. nuclear industry is closely watching Palisades, amid a surge of investments as demand climbs for low-carbon sources of electricity. Other recently shuttered nuclear plants could take a cue from Palisades.
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Waves of Change: Meet educator and Friends of the Fox River president Gary Swick
-Waves of Change is an online interview series highlighting the diverse faces and perspectives shaping the environmental justice movement throughout the Great Lakes region.
