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    AuthorsFeature HomepageJohn HartigLatest NewsNews

    Autoworkers’ long history of protecting our environment

    April 7, 2025 - by John Hartig, Great Lakes Now

    Fifty-five years ago, autoworkers played a major role in the first Earth Day. Today, they remain committed to protecting the environment and supporting a just transition to clean, electric vehicles.

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    AuthorsFeature HomepageHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesLatest NewsMinnesotaNewsStaci Lola Drouillard

    Azhigwa Zhiiwaagamiziganike or She Makes Maple Sugar Right Now

    March 28, 2025 - by Staci Lola Drouillard, Great Lakes Now

    The 1854 Treaty Authority is asking tribal sap harvesters to share the details of their 2025 season in an effort to examine climate impacts on sugar maples.

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    AuthorsFeature HomepageHistory and CultureIndigenous CommunitiesLake ErieLatest NewsLisa John RogersNewsOhioPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe States

    Could Lake Erie really become Lake Ohio?

    March 27, 2025 - by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now

    Vivek Ramaswamy jokingly suggested renaming Lake Erie to Lake Ohio, sparking discussions on the history and impact of renaming places.

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    BuffaloChicagoEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature HomepageFeature MilwaukeeFeature-ChicagoHistory and CultureIllinoisIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLatest NewsMichiganMilwaukeeNew YorkNewsOntarioPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeRecreation and TourismResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, ResearchSean EricsonTorontoTourismU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWisconsin

    What would the Great Lakes region be like with bullet trains?

    March 26, 2025 - by Sean Ericson, Great Lakes Now

    Exploring how high speed rail could transform the Great Lakes region.

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    Sean Ericson, Great Lakes Now
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    AuthorsFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsI Speak for the FishKathy JohnsonLatest NewsNewsScience, Technology, Research

    I Speak for the Fish: Is it a rainbow trout or a steelhead?

    March 17, 2025 - by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now

    All steelhead start life as rainbow trout, but not all rainbow trout will become steelhead. Confused? You’re not alone.

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    Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now
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    AuthorsLatest NewsLisa John RogersNewsPFASPFAS News RoundupWater Quality and Restoration Efforts

    Cancer-causing PFAS to be added to Canada’s toxic substance list

    March 12, 2025 - by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now

    More PFAS news with Illinois looking to pass more legislation protecting firefighters from astronomical cancer rates, and conflict continues in Wisconsin over cleanup.

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    Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now
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    AuthorsFeature HomepageGary WilsonLatest NewsNewsOntarioPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

    Trump threatens Great Lakes agreements between U.S. and Canada

    March 12, 2025 - by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now

    The Great Lakes Compact, along with other binational agreements that protect the lakes, are at risk as Trump expands pressure on Canada beyond tariffs.

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    Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now
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    AuthorsFeature HomepageLatest NewsLisa John RogersNewsResearch, Data and TechnologyScience, Technology, Research

    Stunning new research reveals the Great Lakes pre-date North America

    March 7, 2025 - by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now

    Research unveils a new theory about the origin of the Great Lakes, challenging what we know about their age and formation.

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    Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now
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    AuthorsFeature HomepageLatest NewsLisa John RogersNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration Efforts

    What a recent Supreme Court ruling could mean for the future of the Clean Water Act

    March 7, 2025 - by Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now

    In a narrow 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled to limit the EPA’s authority to issue broad water pollution permits under the Clean Water Act.

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    Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now
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    AuthorsBooks, Authors, Art and MusicFeature HomepageHistory and CultureIan SolomonLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismTourism

    Ian Outside: A Detroiter’s journey to Calumet for CopperDog

    March 6, 2025 - by Ian Solomon

    Ian Solomon travels to the north woods and experiences the charm of community events that embrace the winter season.

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    Ian Solomon
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