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Battling Invaders and Exploring Hidden Habitats
- by Mila Murray

Fighting phragmites, lakebed mapping and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

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The lights are coming back on. How can utilities prepare for next time?
- by Interlochen Public Radio

With more ice storms expected in the decades ahead as the climate changes, utilities are trying to figure out how to be ready for the next ice storm.

Fish, mines and Indigenous Rights ensnared in court case in northern Ontario
- by The Narwhal

Establishing the Robinson Treaties, covering land around Lake Huron and Lake Superior, created a mess of jurisdiction and rights for First Nations — both signed and unsigned.

Alberto Rey: Art all about Earth

Multimedia artist and fly fishing guide combines multiple areas of life to tackle multi-faceted environmental crises.

‘Forest-to-table’: Rural, Indigenous communities rely on forests for food, medicine and cultural values, research shows
- by Great Lakes Echo

A notable proportion of the U.S. population relies on public forests for food and medicine, but the forest products industry is “not well served by institutions that set forest management policies.”

Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court win could be a win for PFAS

More PFAS news with bills in Illinois and Michigan that aim to protect residents from “forever chemicals.”

Experts explain criticality of regional EPA office
- by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now

Cultural connection to the region allows EPA staff to bring value to the Great Lakes, former EPA executive Dave Ullrich says.

Could the Great Lakes lose billions in restoration funding?
- by Great Lakes Now

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has funded thousands of projects to combat pollution and invasive species, receiving bipartisan support since its creation. But the future of the GLRI is uncertain.

Autoworkers’ long history of protecting our environment
- by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now

Fifty-five years ago, autoworkers played a major role in the first Earth Day. Today, they remain committed to protecting the environment and supporting a just transition to clean, electric vehicles.

Points North: Some Things Never Change
- by Interlochen Public Radio

Inside cabins and yurts at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park there are log books. For more than 70 years, visitors have written in them. We went into this time capsule to see if people’s experiences had changed over the decades.

New Bill to Recognize Legal Rights of All Water Bodies in New York State
- by Native News Online

New York State Rep. Burke recently introduced the Great Lakes and State Waters Bill of Rights.

Groups fight to preserve future of Michigan’s indigenous wild rice
- by BridgeDetroit

To aid in restoration across the state, the Michigan Wild Rice Initiative, comprising tribes indigenous to the Great Lakes region, state officials, and academic experts, created a stewardship plan.

How well do you know your Great Lakes aquatic species?

Test your knowledge of aquatic species by taking this lighthearted quiz and tell us how you did in the comments!

 

The Great Lakes Now monthly television program is produced by Detroit PBS in partnership with a network of PBS affiliates around the region. Shooting on location in eight states and Canada, the magazine-style show brings viewers stories about the recreational, economic, scientific, political and environmental issues related to the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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