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Policy and Environmental Justice.

Posted inPolitics

Michigan draws closer to state septic code 

by Circle of Blue October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Michigan lawmakers are the closest they’ve been in years to passing a statewide septic code that would increase inspections to guard against human fecal waste leaking into the state’s lakes, rivers, and groundwater.

Posted inFish, Birds and Animals

A year into reintroduction, no grayling seen in Michigan wild. Hope remains

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist October 13, 2026October 14, 2026
Posted inPolitics

Great Lakes lab hit by DOGE is hanging on — for now 

by Michigan Advance October 12, 2026October 14, 2026
Posted inPolitics

Iron ore, steel shipments decline at Great Lakes ports due in part to Trump tariffs

by Wisconsin Public Radio October 5, 2026October 12, 2026
Posted inU.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Once polluted by industry, a Lake Superior bay is now in the clear

by The Narwhal September 16, 2026September 16, 2026
Posted inPolicy

Formal Repeal of Roadless Rule Directly Threatens Midwest Wilderness

by Inside Climate News September 16, 2026September 16, 2026
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines

Enbridge temporarily halts work on Line 5 reroute after 1.3M gallon gas leak

by Wisconsin Public Radio August 31, 2026August 31, 2026
Posted inPolitics

Why the US‑Canada trade war could change how American farmers grow their crops for years

by The Conversation August 28, 2026September 9, 2026
Posted inLake Ontario

Will the U.S. really rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America?’

by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now August 26, 2026August 27, 2026
Posted inTourism

Should Apostle Islands be a national park? Some say proposal lacks community buy-in.

by Wisconsin Public Radio August 24, 2026August 25, 2026

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Latest News

  • Formal Repeal of Roadless Rule Directly Threatens Midwest Wilderness
    Federal agencies say opening these lands will reduce wildfire risks and make timber more accessible. Experts, however, say the government is contradicting itself.
  • Gary power outage underscores stakes of Solar for All cancellation
    Some city residents went two weeks without power following storms. The federal program, ended by Trump, would have enabled many to access solar and batteries.
  • Enbridge temporarily halts work on Line 5 reroute after 1.3M gallon gas leak
    Canadian energy firm has begun work to burn off around 84K gallons of remaining natural gas liquids.

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