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AuthorsClimate ChangeFeature HomepageGary WilsonLatest NewsNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchNew University of Michigan led initiative expands climate research across borders
-When it comes to fostering resilience in the face of climate change in the waters that border the U.S. and Canada, hydrologist Drew Gronewold wants the region to be a “role model for the world.”
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AuthorsFeature HomepageFreightersHistory and CultureIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJames ProffittLake ErieLake OntarioLatest NewsNewsOntarioQuebecShipping and PortsSt. Lawrence RiverGreat Lakes imports and exports halted by strike
-After failing to reach an agreement, hundreds of workers stationed between Lake Erie and Montreal walked off the job. Thousands of trips per year are made by ocean-going ships passing through the St. Lawrence Seaway.
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Michigan steps up dam removal in race against climate change
-As climate change threatens to warm Michigan rivers, dam removal can drive temperatures down by several degrees. An influx of money has boosted removal efforts, but advocates say more is needed.
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PFAS News Roundup: Push to find ‘forever chemicals’ replacements in manufacturing
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in this biweekly headline roundup.
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Keeping an eye on Michigan’s current environmental legislation
-Quite a few bills are going through the Michigan Legislature that are poised to radically reshape the state’s approach to energy. These proposed legislations signal Michigan’s commitment to the climate crisis, and could set the stage for a significant shift in the state’s environmental policies. .
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AuthorsFeature HomepageHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesLatest NewsNewsStaci Lola DrouillardNibi Chronicles: Grand Portage Water Warriors
-The Grand Portage Band was the first Tribal Nation in the country to have a beach program and has been monitoring water quality at tribally-held beaches since 2007.
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Energy News Roundup: Cleveland green bank aims to bring clean energy to underserved communities, DTE aims to improve grid reliability 60% over 5 years
-Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Federal forecasters predict warm, wet US winter but less snow because of El Nino, climate change
-The upcoming winter looks likely to be a bit low on snow and cold outbreaks, with forecasters predicting the North to get warmer than normal and the South wetter and stormier.
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The spawn from lake sturgeon in Michigan to be introduced to Cuyahoga River
-The progeny of lake sturgeon from Michigan will be released into the Cuyahoga River at Cleveland, Ohio.
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Federal, local officials agree on $450 million deal to clean up Milwaukee waterways
-Federal, state and local officials have agreed to spend about $450 million to dredge contaminated sediment from Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan harbor and area rivers.
