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Cleveland and the Great Lakes

Great Lakes Now's coverage of The North Coast.

Great Lakes Now Featured Articles About Cleveland

A cleaner Cuyahoga River faces a growing threat from stormwater runoff
- by Ideastream Public Media

As work continues to alleviate the impact of pollution on the Cuyahoga River, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is beginning to tackle the emerging threat from stormwater runoff.

Where to see rare solar eclipse in Ohio

A solar eclipse is expected to draw large crowds to Lake Erie, and tourism officials are preparing for an early start to the 2024 season.

Cleveland, Cuyahoga County leaders urge EPA to finalize federal clean car standards
- by Ideastream Public Media

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne called on the EPA to finalize proposed federal clean car standards for new vehicles.

Points North: Doe, A Deer, A (Sterilized) Female Deer
- by Interlochen Public Radio

Deer culling is common across the Midwest. Cities often hire sharpshooters or allow hunters to kill a certain number of deer.

Cleveland’s Icebreaker Wind project on hold due to rising costs, pushback
- by Ideastream Public Media

Cleveland’s off-shore wind turbine project has been halted after the project’s private development partner pulled financial support.

Building a Smart Lake Erie Watershed
- by Michigan Public

Water quality sensors in Lake Erie are being networked to make more data accessible to researchers and government agencies, as well as the public.

‘Circular economy’ programs aim to reduce waste and build jobs
- by Institute for Nonprofit News

Programs find new life for items including rejected carrots, NFL banners, and discarded clothing.

Fishermen plead not guilty to charges in tournament scandal
- by The Associated Press

Two men accused of stuffing walleye with lead weights and fish fillets during a tournament pleaded not guilty to cheating.

Mapping the Great Lakes: Where do you live?
- by Alex Hill

Thirty million people live within the Great Lakes Watershed, which make up roughly 10% of the US population and 30% of the Canadian population.

Clean Water Act at 50: environmental gains, challenges unmet
- by The Associated Press

Experts and activists agree many waterways are healthier now.

The Catch: New freighter in town
- by GLN Editor

The ship is the first American made bulk cargo carrier constructed on the Great Lakes in nearly 40 years.