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Waves of Change

A digital series highlighting the diverse people and perspectives shaping the environmental justice landscape throughout the Great Lakes.

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Points North: A Sticky Solution for Microplastics
- by Interlochen Public Radio

Microplastics are everywhere. But after accidentally combining materials in a lab, scientists at the University of Michigan are on the cusp of discovering a new method to capture and remove microplastics from water.

Gone a century, Arctic grayling return soon to Michigan. Can they survive?
- by Bridge Michigan

After years of preparation, state officials have identified three river systems where they’ll reintroduce Arctic grayling to Michigan.

Zeldin to head EPA sparking debate over PFAS regulation and industry influence
- by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now

More PFAS news as Trump withdraws proposed limits on effluent pollution and remediation is underway in North Bay, Ontario.

How Ducks Unlimited Became Heroes of the Conservation Movement
- by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now

Since 1937, Ducks Unlimited has led North America’s wetland conservation, driving one of history’s most impactful environmental conservation movements.

Why Indy won’t have curbside recycling until at least 2028
- by Mirror Indy

Mayor Joe Hogsett once targeted 2025 for universal curbside recycling.

Joe Biden was America’s first climate president. Did it matter?
- by Grist

The outgoing Democrat’s climate agenda was a surprising success — and a cautionary tale.

The History of the Button Industry’s Impact on Freshwater Mussels
- by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now

Discover how the button industry contributed to their decline, leaving these vital species critically endangered today.

Millions left in air pollution ‘blind spots’ despite stricter EPA standards
- by Inside Climate News

As government sensors fall short, people are buying their own to protect against particulate pollution linked to heart and lung disease, cancer and a higher overall risk of premature death.

An ecosystem engineer’s vision: mock beaver dams to restore Wisconsin wetlands
- by Wisconsin Watch

Beaver-inspired structures could limit flooding and benefit wildlife habitat, but state permitting is arduous.