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Drinking WaterEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesGroundwater ContaminationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsRegulatory Rollbacks: Loss of federal water protections impacts Great Lakes region
-Since President Trump took office, the federal government has stripped away or reduced numerous environmental rules.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsLorraine BoissoneaultMinnesotaNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeRecreation and TourismU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsConflicted Over Copper: Technological advances clash with environmental concerns in Twin Metals case
-Changes in legislation in the past few years are helping clear the way for the mine.
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BudgetGary WilsonIllinoisIndianaInfrastructureLatest NewsMichiganMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWisconsinDam Investment: How does Michigan stack up against Great Lakes peers?
-Failure brings scrutiny to EGLE dam safety program. Other states far surpass Michigan in investment.
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Equity and Environmental JusticeIndigenous CommunitiesIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake SuperiorLatest NewsLorraine BoissoneaultMinnesotaNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration EffortsConflicted Over Copper: PolyMet copper-nickel mine has been trapped in litigation
-This second part in a series on mining in Minnesota looks at PolyMet’s proposed mine and its legal battles against Native and environmental groups.
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Brian OwensInvasive SpeciesLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake OntarioLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, ResearchU.S. and Canadian Federal Governments
State of the Lakes: Great Lakes stable, but rollbacks of protection will soon bite
-The 2019 State of the Great Lakes joint report by the U.S. EPA and Environmental and Climate Change Canada was published last week.
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BuffaloCOVID-19HamiltonLatest NewsNew YorkNewsNiagara FallsOntarioTorontoU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsShuttered Canada-US border highlights different approaches to the pandemic – and differences between the 2 countries
-The closure of the U.S.-Canada border because of COVID-19 underscores a growing divide between the two countries.
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Drinking WaterForever Chemicals FeaturedLatest NewsMichiganNatasha BlakelyNew YorkNewsPFASPFAS News RoundupPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsinPFAS News Roundup: EPA says limits will take more than a year, Navy halts shipments to burn plant
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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Asian CarpBudgetChicagoCOVID-19Feature-ChicagoGary WilsonIllinoisInvasive SpeciesLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsState Struggle: Budget shortfalls stall Asian carp plan, put cleanups at risk
-Federal funding to the Great Lakes and various Great Lakes projects continues, while state-level funding remains an issue.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingClevelandCOVID-19DetroitDuluthFreightersGrand RapidsHamiltonJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsMichiganMilwaukeeMinnesotaNewsOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingThe ProvincesThe StatesTorontoTraverse CityWisconsinCOVID-19 Next Steps: Great Lakes outdoor recreation begins move toward normalcy
-Many parks and public areas are opening – with restrictions.
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CollaborationDuluthEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesEquity and Environmental JusticeGroundwater ContaminationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMinnesotaNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWhat are Joe Biden’s views on two of the most controversial environmental projects in Minnesota?
-Biden never addressed the Line 3 or Twin Metals projects during his presidential primary campaign and has continued to avoid taking a stand since becoming the likely Democratic nominee.
