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FreightersGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInvasive SpeciesLatest NewsNewsShipping and PortsThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsFunding Boost: EPA gives Great Lakes extra $20 million but state funding at risk
-The money is targeted at toxic hotspot cleanups and ballast water treatment research.
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Fish, Birds and AnimalsForests and PlantsIllinoisIndianaInvasive SpeciesKathy JohnsonLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaQuebecThe ProvincesThe StatesWisconsinControlling Invasives: States urge residents to help stop spread of invasive species
-There are campaigns and websites from each of the Great Lakes states and provinces.
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COVID-19Drinking WaterIndianaIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsPFASPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectRic MixterWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsinPFAS News Roundup: Indianapolis and Rhinelander find PFAS, PFAS testing and projects stalled due to COVID-19
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Drinking WaterGary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningGroundwater ContaminationLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, ResearchGreat Lakes Learning: 5 ways to teach your child about groundwater
-Here’s a collection of Great Lakes Now work – and other references – to help water become a fun, fascinating at-home lesson.
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ChicagoCOVID-19DetroitGary WilsonLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsPlayPolicyRecreation and TourismSporting Uncertainty: COVID-19 casts shadow over Great Lakes sports events
-Events around the lakes are being canceled, postponed or put on hold until more information comes out.
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COVID-19Enbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingGeorge ElkindLake ErieLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsRegulation During COVID-19: Canadian, U.S. agencies lighten monitoring priorities
-Oil companies successfully request lighter oversight amid coronavirus pandemic. Farmers support the move.
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Gary Abud Jr.Great Lakes LearningLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsGreat Lakes Learning: Plan a destination dinner on a Great Lakes island
-How about dinner “on” Mackinac, Washington or Drummond islands? All while helping your family learn more about the Great Lakes.
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Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeFreightersIllinoisIndianaJohn HartigLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaPolicyProtectScience, Technology, ResearchThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWisconsinGreat Lakes Moment: Earth Day turns 50
-Great Lakes Now Contributor John Hartig shares his own memories of the first Earth Day and the changes he’s noticed in the nature around him since then.
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Drinking WaterEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingLatest NewsMichiganNewsPFASPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectRic MixterWater Quality and Restoration EffortsMPART: Michigan’s efforts to root out and deal with PFAS contamination
-In this web exclusive, Great Lakes Now looks at Michigan’s PFAS Action Response Team.
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Coping with PFAS: How have families been dealing with PFAS contamination in their communities
-In this web exclusive, two residents from Kent County, Michigan, share about their struggles with PFAS.
