Tighter Restrictions: COVID-19 makes it harder to cross Great Lakes borders between U.S. and Canada
PFAS News Roundup: Indiana restricts PFAS foam, Wisconsin utility sued, 651 military bases likely polluted
Great Lakes Learning: Join us online to learn more on teaching about this amazing freshwater system
COVID-19 could cut millions of dollars of Michigan’s outdoor-related revenue
Inside Entertainment: COVID-19 has Great Lakes aquariums and museums offering online activities
Wetland Wisdom: Documentary looks at breakthrough in Great Lakes wetland research
PFAS Around the Great Lakes Region: Actions taken in each state or province and standards set, if any
Great Lakes Learning: Introducing some resources for remote teaching
As the author of Great Lakes Now’s collection of lesson plans, educational consultant Gary Abud Jr. is now providing more support for parents, teachers and caregivers who want to incorporate Great Lakes learning into their time with children and students.
Find the lesson plans and the virtual field trip online HERE.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/great-lakes-learning-introducing-resources-remote-teaching/
Warm weather has ice fishing industry on thin ice
This article was republished here with permission from Great Lakes Echo.
By Hunter Hicks, Great Lakes Now
The lack of ice across the Great Lakes region has business booming for those in the ice fishing industry fortunate enough to have safe conditions, but has left others high and dry.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/warm-weather-ice-fishing-industry/
Taking It in Stride: How Great Lakes islanders are weathering the COVID-19 storm
Do More: Water rights advocates call for action from Gov. Whitmer, Mayor Duggan for residents without water
With the COVID-19 global pandemic continuing to spread throughout the U.S., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines have stressed the importance of staying hydrated and rigorously washing hands as a preventative health effort.
But for thousands of residents in Detroit, Flint, Benton Harbor, Hamtramck and other cities around southeast Michigan, following these guidelines is difficult when your water is shut off.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/water-rights-advocates-stations-michigan-governor-mayor/
Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Mich. “energy freedom” bills, Toledo low-income community solar project, Minn. Supreme Court backs frac-sand mining ban
Headline: Cutting Contact: U.S. and Canada cut cash transactions and non-essential travel at border
The Show Goes On: Films and producer chats move online for Great Lakes series
COVID-19 Changes: Great Lakes parks and tourist spots are closing, remaining open and waiting for summer
Flushing Caution: Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner asks people to properly dispose of cleaning products
Research Unknowns: COVID-19 puts Great Lakes field research prep on hold
Walleye: Lake Erie population skyrockets. Again.
Missing Opportunity: States, industry work together to promote outdoor recreation
Student Protesters Demand Lightfoot Live Up To Campaign Promises on Environmental Protection
By Brett Chase, Better Government Association, through the Institute for Nonprofit News network
More than two dozen Chicago young activists Friday called on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to reinstate a city department of environment to combat heavy pollution in black and Latino neighborhoods and increase efforts to fight climate change.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/student-protesters-chicago-lightfoot-campaign-environmental-protection/
PFAS News Roundup: Ohio starts testing, Minnesota cleanup could cost $1.2 billion, DuPont might dodge liabilities
Recognition: Great Lakes Now earns three wins from Michigan Association of Broadcasters
Michigan Water Shutoffs: A test of governor’s commitment to social, environmental justice
Struck Down: Federal court rules Lake Erie Bill of Rights unconstitutional
Piping Plovers: Film fest spotlights endangered bird’s return to Chicago’s Lake Michigan shore
Who’s in charge: Lack of storage facility oversight puts waterways at risk
Great Lakes Moment: Decline of bird species should serve as a warning
Warm winter changes — but can’t stop — outdoor fun
This article was republished here with permission from Great Lakes Echo.
By Danielle James, Capital News Service
From ski slopes to dog sled races to snow carving contests, warmer weather this season has forced Michigan’s winter sports and tourism groups to adapt to keep participants and spectators coming.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/02/warm-winter-changes-outdoor-recreation/