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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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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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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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Gary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNews
Great Lakes Learning: Which is the best of the 5 Great Lakes?
-Everyone can weigh in on their favorite lake in this fun debate that will inspire at-home learning too.
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Gary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, Research
Great Lakes Learning: Freshwater science for the youngest learners – Part 2
-Help your K-3rd graders understand the Great Lakes – all at home.
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Fish, Birds and AnimalsGary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningInvasive SpeciesLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNews
Great Lakes Learning: Freshwater science for the youngest learners – Part 1
-The Great Lakes present great learning opportunities for early childhood. Use these lesson plans for your younger students.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingBuffaloClevelandCOVID-19DuluthFreightersGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake ErieLake SuperiorLatest NewsMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOhioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingShipping and PortsTourism
Fishing and Freighters: Great Lakes industries take COVID-19 economic hit
-Lake Erie fishing charters reel from stay at home orders, and lake freighters idle due to industry shutdowns.