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Pittsburgh’s drinking water passes ‘major milestone’ as lead levels fall below federal threshold
-In results released Friday, a sample of Pittsburgh water contained lead at 10 parts per billion , well below the federal threshold of 15 ppb that would require remedial action.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingDetroitLake ErieLake HuronLake MichiganLake SuperiorLatest NewsMichiganNatasha BlakelyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeRecreation and TourismSt. Clair RiverHigh Water, Lower Speeds: Proposed law would give Michigan law enforcement agencies authority to lower boating speed limits
-A new bill in the Michigan legislature would allow temporary restrictions on motorboat speed limits in part because of high water levels.
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APDetroitDetroit RiverEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingNewsResourceWater Quality and Restoration EffortsEPA to design sediment remediation project for Detroit park
-The contaminated sediment at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park is within the Detroit River Area of Concern and identified by the U.S. and Canada as one of 43 toxic hot spots in the Great Lakes basin, according to the EPA.
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Screenings at the Sanctuary: Great Lakes Now program to have ongoing showings at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
-Each monthly episode of the Great Lakes Now regional show will have free showings in Alpena.
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Uncovered: High water reveals drinking water system artifacts
-Great Lakes Now talks to MLive reporters Lynn Moore and Cory Morse about the discovery.
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Silver Linings: High water and erosion uncovers hidden history
-One unexpected boon of the record-high water in the Great Lakes has been a number of shipwrecks being revealed.
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Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Disposal of coal ash proposal raises concern, chemistry breakthrough improves solar energy, Ohio anti-bailout court case dropped
-Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly energy-related headline roundup.
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Board authorizes Wisconsin DNR to begin drafting water standards for pollutants
-The department has proposed: creating groundwater standards for 16 substances that are currently unregulated, including E. coli bacteria; revising standards for five substances already regulated; and creating limits on PFAS in groundwater and surface water.
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Small Worlds: Exploring the mysterious ecosystems uncovered near Lake Huron
-Go along on a “Michigan Micro Adventure” to see sinkholes on land.
