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AuthorsBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingBudgetChicagoFeature-ChicagoGary WilsonIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLake MichiganMunicipalitiesNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectRecreation and TourismRegionResourceShipping and PortsConflicted: Chicago’s plans for a lakefront “urban oasis” didn’t include a concert venue or Hamilton exhibit
-On Chicago’s Northerly Island, a conflict exists between urban developments and nature, and the supporters of each.
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AuthorsDetroitDrinking WaterEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingEquity and Environmental JusticeGary WilsonIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentNewsPFASPolicyWaterfront DevelopmentSuperfund Sites: New Detroit River site added for threats of PCB, metal, cyanide contamination
-The former McLouth Steel Corporation site in Trenton, Michigan, was added to the Superfund list in May because of its risk to the Detroit River.
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AuthorsBudgetDrinking WaterEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingForever Chemicals FeaturedGary WilsonGreat Lakes CommissionIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentNewsPFASPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeProtectRegionThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsPaying for PFAS: Great Lakes states grapple with costs of clean up
-For some Great Lakes governors, the emerging issue of a family of chemicals known as PFAS – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — is coming at a time when they are making arguments to raise taxes to fund other statewide needs.
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Northwest Indiana chemical spill near Lake Michigan highlights ongoing environmental conflicts
-A chemical leak at a U.S. Steel plant in heavily industrialized northwest Indiana has again put a negative environmental spotlight…
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Gold Mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Menominee River gets Key Approval
-A controversial open pit sulfide mine proposal on the Menominee River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has received a key permit, moving the…
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The Great Lakes: A national priority or regional responsibility?
-For even the most casual Great Lakes observer, it’s hard to ignore the drama playing out over federal funding in…
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New Trump Executive Order will put Great Lakes under increased pressure
-Watch Live President Trump is expected to sign another executive order that could impact environmental quality in the Great…
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New Scrutiny over Waukesha, Wisconsin’s Use of Lake Michigan Water
-Great Lakes mayors may face an uphill trek as they continue to push governors to reconsider their decision to allow…
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