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Building a Smart Lake Erie Watershed

Michigan Radio — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:21:13 +0000

By Lester Graham, Michigan Radio

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; and Michigan Radio, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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Great Lakes imports and exports halted by strike

James Proffitt — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:00:48 +0000

A strike by about 350 members of UNIFOR, Canada’s largest private sector union, could cripple thousands of businesses and cause the loss of billions in economic activity if it continues, according to shipping officials.

“Every day is a critical time,” said Jayson Hron, communications director for Port of Duluth-Superior, the U.S.’ furthest inland seaport.

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Toxins from cyanobacterial blooms can be airborne, but the threat to public health is unclear

Michigan Radio — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:38:20 +0000

By Lester Graham, Michigan Radio

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Scientists are learning just how complicated it will be to reduce toxic blooms in Lake Erie

Michigan Radio — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:52:34 +0000

By Lester Graham, Michigan Radio

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“It’s a good thing”: Fishflies in Great Lakes region signify healthy water

Jada Vasser — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:00:35 +0000

Summertime calls for good vibes, much-needed time in the sun and a creature many aren’t fans of — fishflies.

These insects are no stranger to the Great Lakes region. Fishflies, also known as mayflies, spend most of their lives in the water and are only seen on land once they enter their adult stage.

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What are wetlands for, anyway?

Lisa John Rogers — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:00:14 +0000

On May 25, the Supreme Court ruled 9 to 0, changing wetland protection in The Clean Water Act. The Sackett family, who took on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), were being fined $40,000 a day for building their Idaho property too close to an unnamed tributary. That tributary feeds into a creek, and that creek feeds into Priest Lake.

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Harmful algal blooms appearing on Lake Erie earlier than usual

Michigan Radio — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 22:18:45 +0000

By Lester Graham, Michigan Radio

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Great Lakes Moment: A business case for The Great Lakes Way

John Hartig — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:00:37 +0000

Great Lakes Moment is a monthly column written by Great Lakes Now Contributor John Hartig. Publishing the author’s views and assertions does not represent endorsement by Great Lakes Now or Detroit Public Television.

A business case is a document that outlines whether a project is worth undertaking.

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Lake Erie harmful algal bloom expected to be smaller than average

Michigan Radio — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:20:10 +0000

By Lester Graham, Michigan Radio

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FRESH: Federal Judge Orders Line 5 Shutdown on Tribal Land in Wisconsin

Circle of Blue — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:19:34 +0000

June 27, 2023

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