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Drinking WaterDrinking Water News RoundupGroundwater ContaminationInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadMinnesotaNew YorkOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaWater Quality and Restoration EffortsDrinking Water News Roundup: Pennsylvania fracking oversight, lead plumbing standard, EPA water infrastructure grants
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with drinking water in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
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COVID-19FreightersIsland BasketballLake ErieLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNewsOhioRecreation and TourismTourismWisconsinHope and Resilience: Great Lakes islanders continue to adapt to COVID-19 conditions
-Locals on Beaver Island, Washington Island and Put-in-Bay adjust even as the threat of COVID-19 remains.
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DetroitDetroit RiverFeature DetroitFish, Birds and AnimalsFlintForever Chemicals FeaturedGroundwater ContaminationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJohn HartigLake St. ClairLatest NewsLeadMichiganNewsOntarioPFASSt. Clair RiverWater Quality and Restoration EffortsRoller Coaster: Michigan’s long history with environmental contamination
-This special column from John Hartig looks at 10 incidents of contamination in Michigan’s history.
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ChicagoClimate ChangeEnergy News RoundupEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature-ChicagoIan WendrowIllinoisIndigenous CommunitiesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLake HuronLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNewsOntarioGreat Lakes Energy News Roundup: Lake Huron nuclear waste storage plan dropped, renewable energy in Midland
-Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly headline roundup.
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Least Wanted: Potential Great Lakes invasive species are little known but still a big problem
-The marbled crayfish got big headlines recently while other invasive species remain under the radar.
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Drinking WaterForever Chemicals FeaturedLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNew YorkNewsPFASPFAS News RoundupWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsinPFAS News Roundup: Michigan collects 30k gallons foam, New York burning restrictions, Wisconsin leads 22-state coalition
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingCOVID-19FreightersGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsOhioOntarioRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchShipping and PortsTourismU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsCOVID-19 Comeback: Great Lakes businesses and scientists bounce back
-Rules are relaxing, and business is picking back up for charter boats, freighters and scientists.
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Drinking WaterEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesGroundwater ContaminationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsRegulatory Rollbacks: Loss of federal water protections impacts Great Lakes region
-Since President Trump took office, the federal government has stripped away or reduced numerous environmental rules.
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Drinking WaterForever Chemicals FeaturedLatest NewsMichiganNewsPFASSandra SvobodaWater Quality and Restoration EffortsEmmy Winner: “The Forever Chemicals” takes documentary prize
-The Great Lakes Now film about PFAS contamination’s impact on Michigan communities wins a top broadcast honor.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsLorraine BoissoneaultMinnesotaNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeRecreation and TourismU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsConflicted Over Copper: Technological advances clash with environmental concerns in Twin Metals case
-Changes in legislation in the past few years are helping clear the way for the mine.
