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Erie Hack: Preventing, solving and tracking toxic algae bloom most popular issue for teams to tackle
-Nine teams will continue on to the finals, which will be June 20 in Cleveland.
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Algae BloomsAuthorsEquity and Environmental JusticeNatasha BlakelyNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectAlgae Map: Nonprofit group creates map tracking algae bloom outbreaks from 2010 to now
-Environmental Working Group released a map tracking all reported toxic algae bloom outbreaks.
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AuthorsEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeNatasha BlakelyNewsProtectResourceScience, Technology, ResearchSustainable Brands Day 3: Changing behaviors, Forever Chemicals and renewable energy
-On day three of the Sustainable Brands conference, Great Lakes Now screened its PFAS documentary before an audience Q&A.
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Drinking WaterEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEquity and Environmental JusticeEvents and Special BroadcastsIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentNatasha BlakelyNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeSustainable Brands Day 2: Great Lakes Now takes a look at the plastic problem
-Collaboration and engagement were pinpointed as key to tackling the issue of plastic waste on the second day of Sustainable Brands in Detroit.
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AuthorsBlue EconomyBudgetEquity and Environmental JusticeNatasha BlakelyNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectWaterfront DevelopmentSanctuaries in Sight: The solo national marine sanctuary in the Great Lakes could be joined by three more
-NOAA is looking for public input on a potential new national marine sanctuary in the southeast corner of Lake Ontario.
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AuthorsBudgetChicagoDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeGary WilsonIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectRegion‘Water is a Basic Right’: New Chicago mayor’s transition team addresses water issues, Great Lakes and recommends proactivity
-Chicago’s new mayor started just this week, and one of the issues on her radar is access to water for all citizens.
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AdvocacyAgricultureAuthorsIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJames ProffittLake ErieNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe StatesAnimal Culprit: Study Points to Animal Farms as Growing Contributors to Lake Erie Algae
-A recent study is claiming that animal farms in the Maumee watershed are a growing contributor to Lake Erie’s algal bloom problem.
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ArticleBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingDetroitEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature DetroitIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentNatasha BlakelyNewsRegionSeries EpisodeShipping and PortsLetters, Packages, Pizzas: The duties of the mail boat have changed with the evolution of delivery
-The J.W. Westcott Co. has a long-established reputation as a mail boat, delivering letters and messages to freighters passing through the Detroit River, but that no longer encompasses what the boat does.
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Episode 1003Industry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeRecreation and TourismRegionScience, Technology, ResearchSeries EpisodeWater Quality and Restoration EffortsAsk Your Question About the Great Lakes
-Do you have a question about the Great Lakes or life in the region? Ask the Great Lakes Now team.
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AdvocacyAuthorsEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJames ProffittLake ErieNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectWaterfront DevelopmentLake Erie Activist Addresses United Nations on Earth Day
-Lake Erie Bill of Rights campaigners Toledoans for Safe Water were invited to the United Nations in New York City on Earth Day to talk about the campaign.
