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EVENT: Beavers, biodiversity and climate resilience in the Great Lakes
Local governments appeal state implementation of renewable siting law
A lawsuit is challenging how the State of Michigan plans to approve big renewable energy projects.
Waves of Change: Meet Protect the Porkies founder Tom Grotewohl
This month, we spoke with Tom Grotewohl, a resident of Wakefield Township in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and founder of the Protect the Porkies campaign.
Winter Wellness Pantry
As winter sets in, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your year of foraging, plan for the coming seasons, and ensure your pantry is stocked and your health fortified.
Oil Spills and Buried Rivers
Preparing for a Great Lakes oil spill and a look at buried rivers beneath our feet.
The fight to keep grass carp out of the Great Lakes
Canada and the U.S. are working together to stop a massive fish from gobbling up Great Lakes greenery.
MI and OH: Different strategies to reduce Lake Erie nutrient pollution
Both states are working toward a 40% reduction goal set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. So far, the efforts are not meeting the goals.
I Speak for the Fish: How Native Americans are saving lake sturgeon
Tribal communities have played a critical role in lake sturgeon restoration efforts in the Great Lakes, yet their efforts are often overlooked and undervalued.
Navigating Northeast Ohio without a car? Planning group wants your ideas on better parks connections
Residents can view proposed trails connecting county parks and leave thoughts and concerns.
Environmentalists, Industry Divided Over Energy Permitting Bill
The Energy Permitting Reform Act would make it easier to construct fossil fuel plants and electric transmission lines. Here’s what to know about the contentious energy bill.
Smashing pumpkins in Traverse City to reduce trash
As part of a waste diversion effort, more than 3 tons of pumpkin waste are being composted in Traverse City.
Pressed for powder, study finds ski areas are relying more on snowmaking
Wisconsin ski areas say they’re investing more in snowmaking to remain viable.
PFAS Roundup: Minnesota votes to continue conservation and PFAS cleanup, Indiana ends firefighter foam collection program
Catch the latest Great Lakes PFAS news.
New Federal Funds Aim to Cut Carbon Emissions and Air Pollution From US Ports
Four states in the Midwest will share more than $200 million in grants, which officials say will help improve air quality in communities long burdened by environmental harms.
He’ll try, but Trump can’t stop the clean energy revolution
The cost of renewables is plummeting, heat pumps are selling like crazy, and red states are raking in cash from the IRA.
Can environmental law move beyond bedrock 1970’s legislation, while adapting to current and future challenges?
To gain a better understanding of how environmental law has evolved, Great Lakes Now spoke with three environmental law attorneys.