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BudgetCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipFlintHistory and CultureInfrastructureLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeRecreation and TourismThe StatesTourismWater Quality and Restoration EffortsHow Michigan state parks will spend a $250 million COVID windfall
-After years of deferred maintenance, big upgrades are coming to Belle Isle and picturesque Tahquamenon Falls. But there are also potholes to fill, toilets and sewers to replace and electrical systems to modernize.
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DetroitIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureJohn HartigLatest NewsMichiganNewsOntarioRecreation and TourismScience, Technology, ResearchTorontoTourismWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWaterfront DevelopmentGreat Lakes Moment: Similarities between the Don and Rouge rivers, and one big difference
-In this month’s column, John Hartig discusses the lessons that can be learned from the naturalization of Toronto’s Don River.
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Feature HomepageHistory and CultureIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJames ProffittLatest NewsNewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingTourismWaterfront DevelopmentLakeside Gentrification: Trailer parks and campgrounds the last bulwark against waterfront developments
-Despite the best efforts of some lakeside residents and developers, campgrounds just won’t die.
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Feature HomepageHistory and CultureIndianaLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismScience, Technology, ResearchThe CatchTourismThe Catch: A dune moves inland
-Reporter Joseph S. Pete of the Times of Northwest Indiana joins Great Lakes Now to further explain why a sand dune is moving, what it means for visitors and ecosystems, and what park officials are doing about it.
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Feature HomepageIllinoisIndianaLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNatasha BlakelyNew YorkNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaRecreation and TourismTourismWisconsinEarth Day 2022: What can you do and where?
-This year’s theme is “Invest in our Planet,” and there are plenty of events all around the region where people can do just that.
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Feature HomepageIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsNewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingTourismWaterfront DevelopmentLakeside Gentrification: Waterfront properties and water access grow steadily further out of reach
-The bottom-line budget for a vacation by the lakes is shooting higher, as local vacation homes and restaurants are replaced by mansions and condominiums.
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APBudgetDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLeadMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeRecreation and TourismThe StatesTourismWater Quality and Restoration EffortsMichigan Gov. Whitmer signs over $4.7B for infrastructure
-Michigan is investing more than $4.7 billion to improve infrastructure, including drinking water upgrades, internet access and fixing roads, bridges and dams.
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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismTourismMichigan parks, more popular than ever, struggle to staff up for summer
-Seasonal work at Michigan’s state and local parks was once a sought-after job for students and teachers on summer break, and retirees looking for a diversion.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingDrinking WaterFeature HomepageLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNewsQuizRecreation and TourismTourismSurf and Slide: The Great Lakes Now Episode Quiz
-Test your knowledge on Great Lakes surfing, ice boating and recent Lake Michigan news.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingFeature HomepageHistory and CultureLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNatasha BlakelyNewsRecreation and TourismTourismSurfing the Great Lakes: Want to know where to start?
-Here is a very basic guide to Great Lakes surfing, based on advice from two experienced Great Lakes surfers.
