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APDrinking WaterIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureNewsOhioPennsylvaniaPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Biden plan to spend $725M to clean up abandoned coal mines
-Pennsylvania is eligible for $245 million. Other significant amounts include $75 million for Illinois and $46 million for Ohio.
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APDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageFeature LeadFlintLeadMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental Justice
Judge awards millions to lawyers in Flint water settlement
-A judge awarded about $40 million Friday to the lead attorneys in a $626 million settlement for Flint residents and property owners whose water was contaminated with lead, but millions in additional legal fees will also be carved out as claimants get paid.
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Detroit RiverFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsJohn HartigLake St. ClairLatest NewsMichiganNewsScience, Technology, Research
Great Lakes Moment: Overwintering ducks on the Detroit River create a sense of wonder
-In this month’s column, John Hartig thinks fondly upon the flocks of canvasbacks duck that spend their winters in the Great Lakes region and provide quite the sight to see on the Detroit River.
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APClimate ChangeFeature HomepageInfrastructureLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, Research
Scientists race to gather winter data on warming Great Lakes
-What’s happening in the Great Lakes during those long, frigid months when they’re often covered partially or completely with ice? A casual observer — and even experts — might be inclined to say, “Not much.”
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CollaborationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeShipping and Ports
$3.7M grant to aid Lafarge port upgrades
-The investments in the Alpena port, and others across the nation, will strengthen supply chains and speed up delivery of goods to residents, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said in a news release.
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Feature HomepageForever Chemicals FeaturedIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentMichiganNewsPFASPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectScience, Technology, Research
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in Michigan farm’s beef
-The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services “determined that prolonged consumption of the beef from this farm could increase PFOS levels in the human body,” a news release said.
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Indiana Dunes National Park entry fee to begin March 31
-The fees vary depending on the method used to enter the national park.
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ChicagoClimate ChangeCollaborationDetroitEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature HomepageIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLatest NewsMichiganNewsOntarioPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWisconsin
Great Lakes platform helps connect green investors with regional projects
-The Great Lakes Impact Investment Platform features 40 projects representing nearly $4.5 billion in investment opportunities, including household energy efficiency retrofits, coal mine reclamation and solar development.
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APClimate ChangeIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental Justice
Interior Department approves $1B to clean up abandoned wells
-There are over 3 million abandoned oil and gas wells in the U.S., according to the Environmental Protection Agency. And Interior officials say that wells have been exposing millions of people to air and water pollution for decades.
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Climate ChangeCollaborationDuluthIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMinnesotaNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectThe States
Minnesota cities hope climate emergency resolutions add urgency to responses
-More than a dozen local governments in the state either have or are expected to pass climate emergency resolutions this month as part of an initiative by the Minnesota Cities Climate Caucus.