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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Climate, Commercial Fishing, Industry, Latest News, Municipalities, News, Policy, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Shipping and Ports, The States, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Lake Levels: Army Corps says remain cautious as fall storm season approaches

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now August 22, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Budget, Illinois, Industry, Infrastructure, Lake Michigan, Municipalities, News, Policy, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Shipping and Ports, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Conflicted: Chicago’s plans for a lakefront “urban oasis” didn’t include a concert venue or Hamilton exhibit

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now August 20, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Budget, Commercial Fishing, Industry, News, Policy, Politics, Shipping and Ports, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do

Frozen: Pressure mounts for a new Great Lakes icebreaker, but will Congress pay for it?

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now August 8, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Industry, Municipalities, News, Policy, Politics, Recreation and Tourism, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, The States, Tourism, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Accessible Beaches: Track wheelchairs increase access for disabled beachgoers

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now August 2, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Forever Chemicals Featured, Industry, Municipalities, News, Politics, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

New Standards on Lead and Copper: EGLE educates public on lead regulations while water suppliers fight new rule

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now July 17, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Asian Carp, Equity and Environmental Justice, Illinois, Invasive Species, Lake Michigan, News, Politics, Protect, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Who We Are and What We Do

Road Trip: Michigan lawmakers head to Illinois to talk carp prevention

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now July 3, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Blue Economy, Budget, Energy, Equity and Environmental Justice, Great Lakes Commission, Industry, News, Politics, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do

Agency Overhaul: Great Lakes agenda to be foundation for reorganized state office

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 28, 2019November 9, 2025
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Asian Carp Action: Officials throw support behind Army Corps plan but funding remains a barrier

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 24, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Budget, Drinking Water, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Equity and Environmental Justice, Great Lakes Commission, Industry, News, Policy, Politics, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Shipping and Ports, The States, Tourism, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: “Michigan has to lead on Great Lakes issues”

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 18, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Energy, Equity and Environmental Justice, Industry, Michigan, News, PFAS, Policy, Politics, Region, Water Quality, Waterfront Development, Who We Are and What We Do

Superfund Sites: New Detroit River site added for threats of PCB, metal, cyanide contamination

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 11, 2019November 9, 2025

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  • Line 5 tunnel in Michigan clears major permitting hurdle, in blow to opposition
    Despite "adverse" impacts on ecological and tribal resources, state regulators said it's better than an oil spill in the Great Lakes.
  • Air quality alerts issued for northern Michigan as wildfire smoke blankets region
    Events were canceled and people were urged to stay indoors amid warnings of health risks from the plume drifting down from Minnesota and Canada.
  • The AI Boom Is Prolonging Indiana’s Fossil Fuel Era, With Hidden Costs for Water
    Gas turbines and an old coal plant are expected to consume nearly 7 billion gallons of water annually in service of a new Amazon data center.

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