-
AuthorsDrinking WaterGary WilsonLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater WithdrawalsWaterfront Development
Bottled Water Wars: Legal setback for Nestle, Michigan legislators move to restrict shipments out of Great Lakes watershed
As Nestle continues to fight to increase its Michigan water withdrawals in court, three bills were introduced that would increase state control over its water resources.
60Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now -
Don’t Feed the Fatberg: Michigan Science Center launches its new fatberg exhibit
- by Natasha BlakelyThe exhibit is available for all museum visitors to see starting Thursday, Dec. 5.
Natasha Blakely -
Great Lakes Fishery: Commercial vs. recreational conflict
The battle between commercial fishers and recreational anglers is currently being fought through legislation.
James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now -
Following Flint: Former EPA head to lead advocacy group that challenged agency’s role in Flint
Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy assumes her position at NRDC on January 6, 2020. McCarthy led the EPA from 2013 – 2017.
Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now -
Great Lakes Moment: U.S. Rep. John Conyers Jr., civil rights champion and supporter of clean environment for all
- by John HartigIn this month’s column, Great Lakes Now writer John Hartig talks about knowing and working with the late Rep. John Conyers on environmental and conservation issues in Detroit.
John Hartig -
#25DaysofFishmas: This holiday season, follow Dr. Katfish and the Great Lakes fish she loves
- by Sandra SvobodaA Notre Dame graduate student is scaling up her social media to school us about freshwater fish and the Great Lakes.
Sandra Svoboda -
Lacking Backing: Further action on Plan 2014 dependent on more funding
- by Natasha BlakelyFlooding and high water levels have the International Joint Commission taking an early look at its water management plan. Meanwhile, New York is suing over the water damage.
Natasha Blakely -
Great Lakes Fishery: The start of the industry and the fall of fish populations
The history of fishing, particularly commercial fishing, in the Great Lakes is a story of the rise, fall and return of native fish populations.
James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now -
“Dream Big”: Diving the five lakes in 24 hours, from the perspective of one of the divers
- by Natasha BlakelyMeaghan Gass, a southern Illinois native, was one of the 14 women who participated in the Professional Association of Diving Instructors’ Women’s Dive Day by diving all five Great Lakes in one day.
Natasha Blakely -
Big Five Dive: Filming 24 hours of a Great Lakes scuba adventure
- by Sandra SvobodaWhat started as a “crazy idea” became a documentary film about diving, friendship, challenge and spreading appreciation for the Great Lakes. Hear from the producer of “Big Five Dive,” the story of 14 women who dove all five lakes in 24 hours.
Sandra Svoboda