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APEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesFeature HomepageLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsArmy Corps plans extensive review of Great Lakes tunnel plan
-The Corps could have settled for a narrowly tailored examination of needs and purposes for the tunnel, but it opted for an environmental impact statement, which involves a more comprehensive study, including consideration of reasonable alternatives.
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Should taxpayers foot the bill for restoring the Midland dams?
-A group of Michigan legislators has introduced a bill package that would use public funds to rebuild the Sanford and Edenville dams and repair two upstream dams that were damaged in the floods, while enacting regulatory reforms designed to hold private dam owners accountable for maintaining their property.
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BudgetCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeLatest NewsNewsPolicyFeds Release First Slice of Water Bill Assistance Funds
-Initial distributions will help states, tribes, and territories set up the first-ever federal water bill assistance program.
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APEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsFight over Canadian oil rages on after pipeline’s demise
-The Keystone XL is dead after a 12-year attempt to complete the partially built oil pipeline. But the fight over Canadian crude rages on as emboldened environmentalists target other projects and pressure President Joe Biden to intervene.
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Equity and Environmental JusticeHabitat RestorationJohn HartigLatest NewsNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchGreat Lakes Moment: The US-Canada ecosystem-focused approach to restoration
-In this month’s column, John Hartig talks about a study he authored on the effectiveness of a more holistic approach to Great Lakes restoration projects.
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Drinking WaterFeature HomepageForever Chemicals FeaturedIllinoisLatest NewsMichiganNew YorkNewsPennsylvaniaPFASPFAS News RoundupPolicyResearch, Data and TechnologyWisconsinPFAS News Roundup: Companies hid dangers from FDA, professor documents stories, study shows high levels in fertilizer
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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EPA restoring state and tribal power to protect waterways
-A provision of the Clean Water Act gives states and tribes power to block federal projects that could harm lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands within their borders.
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BudgetCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipDrinking WaterFeature MilwaukeeInfrastructureLatest NewsMilwaukeeNewsPolicyWisconsinCongress’s Stealth Water Infrastructure Deal
-The American Rescue Plan Act allocated $350 billion to states, tribes, and local governments. Some of that money is available for upgrading water systems.
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Michigan lawmakers propose $500M to repair dams after breach
-The money would help cover repairs related to the disaster, upgrade high-risk dams elsewhere, fund responses to future disasters and draw federal match funding to rehabilitate or remove dams.
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Drinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageGary WilsonLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeEnvironmental Justice: Michigan’s goal is to be a national leader
-Michigan public advocate talks to Great Lakes Now, saying Michigan wants to lead, play a role in Biden’s environmental justice plan.
