water (Page 3)

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/12/11/oldest-coast-guard-cutter-with-smallest-crew-and-largest-great-lakes-responsibility-needs-replacing/

Eric Freedman

Index: International Joint Commission’s 2020 Triennial Assessment of Progress Report

On: December 10, 2020

In: Climate change, lake erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, water

Index: International Joint Commission’s 2020 Triennial Assessment of Progress Report

If you read the International Joint Commission’s 2020 Triennial Assessment of Progress Report or

watched the webinar where the IJC announced and discussed the findings, you might be curious about some of the other reports and documents referenced.

For the 2020 triennial report, go to the IJC’s website.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/12/index-international-joint-commission-2020-triennial-assessment-of-progress-report/

GLN Editor

New maps for the Milwaukee Harbor shows what lies beneath the surface

On: December 9, 2020

In: water

After four years in the making, a set of maps has been created to show what lies underneath the water in the Milwaukee Harbor and what restoration efforts could help get the harbor removed from the U.S. Environmental Protection Administration’s list of heavily contaminated Areas of Concern.

The post New maps for the Milwaukee Harbor shows what lies beneath the surface first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/12/09/new-maps-for-the-milwaukee-harbor-shows-what-lies-beneath-the-surface/

What the Biden Administration Might Mean For Water

On: December 8, 2020

In: biden administration, Latest News, Mott Foundation Partnership, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, water

What the Biden Administration Might Mean For Water

By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue

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.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/12/biden-administration-water-policy-expert-roundtable/

Circle of Blue

Flint water lawsuit settlement now totals about $641 million

On: November 18, 2020

In: AP, flint, Groundwater Contamination, infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, lead pipes, Michigan, News, water

Flint water lawsuit settlement now totals about $641 million

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The proposed settlement of a lawsuit filed on behalf of residents of Flint, Michigan, who were harmed by lead-tainted water now totals about $641 million, officials revealed Tuesday.

The lawsuit was the result of workers following state environmental officials’ advice not to use anti-corrosive additives.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/11/ap-flint-water-lawsuit-settlement/

Study shows aquatic landscape changes, human impact on Chicago-area plants, animal life

On: November 17, 2020

In: Great Lakes, water

Over the decades, wetlands and other water bodies in Cook County, Illinois, have decreased by a third, while swamps and marshes have been drained or converted into lakes and ponds, causing havoc for wildlife, according to a recent study by a group of graduate students and their professor at the University of Illinois Chicago.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/11/17/study-shows-aquatic-landscape-changes-human-impact-on-chicago-area-plants-animal-life/

Who in the U.S. Is in ‘Plumbing Poverty’? Mostly Urban Residents, Study Says

On: November 4, 2020

In: Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Milwaukee, infrastructure, Latest News, Milwaukee, Mott Foundation Partnership, New York, News, water, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Who in the U.S. Is in ‘Plumbing Poverty’? Mostly Urban Residents, Study Says

By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/11/plumbing-poverty-urban-residents-study/

Circle of Blue

Great Lakes produce new record for waterspouts in one week

On: November 4, 2020

In: water, water spouts

The Great Lakes produced a new high record in its number of 232 waterspouts from Sept. 28 through Oct. 4.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/11/04/great-lakes-produce-new-record-for-waterspouts-in-one-week/

Lake Michigan, Huron, water levels rising

On: October 21, 2020

In: Great Lakes, water, water levels

Great Lakes water levels have been rising in the past few months, according to the Army Corps of Engineers, and that raises concerns about the impacts that can occur along the shore, such as coastal flooding and erosion.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/10/21/lake-michigan-huron-water-levels-rising/

Researchers want invasive aquatic critters out of Great Lakes ballast water

On: October 12, 2020

In: ballast water, shipping, water

University of Wisconsin-Superior researchers are trying to figure out how to better regulate teeny-tiny invasive organisms that stow away on large vessels traversing the Great Lakes Basin.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/10/12/researchers-want-invasive-aquatic-critters-out-of-great-lakes-ballast-water/

House Democrats Ask CDC to Halt Water Shutoffs during the Pandemic

On: October 9, 2020

In: Collaboration, COVID-19, Drinking Water, Latest News, Michigan, Mott Foundation Partnership, News, Politics, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, water, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

House Democrats Ask CDC to Halt Water Shutoffs during the Pandemic

By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/10/house-democrats-cdc-halt-water-shutoffs-pandemic/

Circle of Blue

Canada Water Agency: Government hopes to consolidate water data and management

On: October 1, 2020

In: canada, data, Drinking Water, government, Latest News, News, One Detroit, Ontario, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Quebec, Research, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, The Provinces, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, water, Water quality, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Canada Water Agency: Government hopes to consolidate water data and management

Canada is home to the third largest renewable supply of fresh water in the world, spread across a vast swath of lakes, rivers, aquifers and glaciers. Fresh water is critical to the country’s economy and health, and a key part of the nation’s identity – paddling a canoe through northern waterways is a rite of passage, and more than 30% of Canadians live surrounded by water in the Great Lakes region.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/10/canada-water-agency-government-consolidate-water-data-management/

Sharon Oosthoek

As toxic algal blooms impact Lake Erie, Michigan sees agriculture as main culprit

On: August 5, 2020

In: Algae, hab, harmful algal bloom, water

Toxic algae blooming in Lake Erie is creating safety concerns for humans and aquatic life prompting the state of Michigan to work with farmers to reduce the phosphorus levels in field runoff.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/08/05/as-toxic-algal-blooms-impact-lake-erie-michigan-sees-agriculture-as-main-culprit/

Multi-million dollar grant funds study of Great Lakes aquaculture

On: July 22, 2020

In: aquaculture, Farming, fish, water

A million-dollar grant to study aquaculture aims to boost the number of fish farms in the Great Lakes region.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/07/22/multi-million-dollar-grant-funds-study-of-great-lakes-aquaculture/

Michigan Attorney General wants Line 5 shut down until damage is investigated

On: June 23, 2020

In: line 5, water

After an unknown incident caused Enbridge Energy to shut down the east leg of Line 5 last week, Attorney General Dana Nessel has requested that the entire pipeline be temporarily shut down until the damage is investigated further.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/06/23/michigan-attorney-general-wants-line-5-shut-down-until-damage-is-investigated/

Michigan Attorney General wants Line 5 shut down until damage is investigated

On: June 23, 2020

In: line 5, water

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/06/23/michigan-attorney-general-wants-line-5-shut-down-until-damage-is-investigated/

Risks in Michigan’s urban environment

On: June 1, 2020

In: infrastructure, podcasts, water

This is the second part of a four-part series on Environmental Risk in Michigan: Past, Present and Future.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/06/01/risks-in-michigans-urban-environment/

Andrew Blok

Scientists to explore mysterious Lake Huron sinkholes

On: May 29, 2020

In: Lake Huron, water

The billions of years old microbes found in the sinkholes may hold the secret of how Earth went from inhabitable to habitable, sustaining plant and animal life.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/05/29/scientists-explore-mysterious-lake-huron-sinkholes/

Aquatic Sciences Center plays key role in Water@UW-Madison symposium

On: April 29, 2020

In: David Koser, Jennifer Hauxwell, Jim Hurley, water

April 29, 2020

By Jennifer A. Smith

Now in its fifth year, the annual Water@UW-Madison symposium has become a vital event that gives attendees a chance to hear about a broad swath of cutting-edge water research and outreach. With many short sessions, it’s one of the fastest and most informative ways to learn about the state of Wisconsin’s water and what’s being done to protect this critical resource.

The online event takes place Tuesday, May 5. (Photo illustration: Water@UW-Madison)

This year, like most other conferences in the era of COVID-19, Water@UW-Madison is going virtual. The online event will take place Tuesday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Working Together to Address Water Challenges: UW-Madison and State Government.”

Attendees can participate via Zoom or, if they prefer, by watching the Water@UW-Madison YouTube channel. One need not be affiliated with the university to participate. Currently, over 250 people have registered for the Zoom sessions.

Said David Koser, a project assistant at the UW-Madison Aquatic Sciences Center (home to Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Water Resources Institute), “The symposium is going to be informative and a lot of fun. UW-Madison’s partnerships and collaborations with state government are key to the health and well-being of the people of Wisconsin. Our speakers will have great material to share, and we hope that this event will show the strength of our existing relationships as well as help build new ones.” Koser helps coordinate this signature event.

Numerous Aquatic Sciences Center staff are involved in this year’s event. Director Jim Hurley and Associate Director Jen Hauxwell will both present sessions, and Hauxwell is chair-elect for the Water@UW-Madison group. During intermissions, virtual attendees will see water-related artwork chosen by Anne Moser, senior special librarian for the Wisconsin Water Library.

UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank will welcome attendees, and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes has provided a video introduction. There will be an in-depth presentation by Rep. Todd Novak and Rep. Katrina Shankland of the Wisconsin State Assembly. These two legislators lead the Speaker’s Water Quality Task Force.

For complete information, including an agenda, visit https://water.wisc.edu/2020springsymposium/.

News Release – WRI

https://www.wri.wisc.edu/news/asc-plays-key-role-in-water-symposium/

Jennifer Smith

Aquatic Sciences Center plays key role in Water@UW-Madison symposium

On: April 29, 2020

In: David Koser, Jennifer Hauxwell, Jim Hurley, UW-Madison, water

The online symposium will be held Tuesday, May 5. (Photo illustration: Water@UW-Madison)

For complete information, including an agenda, visit https://water.wisc.edu/2020springsymposium/.

News Releases – Wisconsin Sea Grant

https://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/news/aquatic-sciences-center-plays-key-role-in-wateruw-madison-symposium/

Jennifer Smith

Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction

On: April 8, 2020

In: AP, COVID-19, economy, Great Lakes, News, Research, Data and Technology, water

Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction

By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Writer

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the U.S. were busy banning straws, limiting takeout containers and mandating that shoppers bring reusable bags or pay a small fee as the movement to eliminate single-use plastics took hold in mainstream America.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/04/ap-covid-19-plastic-bag-bans-plastic-reduction/

Great Lakes Learning: 5 ways to teach your child about groundwater

On: April 8, 2020

In: Drinking Water, environment, Gary Abud Jr., Great Lakes, Great Lakes Learning, Groundwater Contamination, lake erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Science, Technology, Research, water

Great Lakes Learning: 5 ways to teach your child about groundwater

Here’s a collection of Great Lakes Now work – and other references – to help water become a fun, fascinating at-home lesson.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/04/great-lakes-learning-groundwater/

Gary Abud Jr.

Eyes in the sky detect Great Lakes harmful algal blooms

On: April 8, 2020

In: water, Water quality

Cyanobacteria can’t grow in the Great Lakes Basin without NASA knowing.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/04/08/eyes-in-the-sky-detect-great-lakes-harmful-algal-blooms/

Sporting Uncertainty: COVID-19 casts shadow over Great Lakes sports events

On: April 7, 2020

In: Chicago, COVID-19, Detroit, economy, environment, Gary Wilson, Great Lakes, lake erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Play, Policy, Recreation, Tourism and Culture, water

Sporting Uncertainty: COVID-19 casts shadow over Great Lakes sports events

Events around the lakes are being canceled, postponed or put on hold until more information comes out.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/04/covid-19-coronavirus-sports-recreation-events-canceled/

Regulation During COVID-19: Canadian, U.S. agencies lighten monitoring priorities

On: April 7, 2020

In: COVID-19, economy, enbridge, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, environment, George Elkind, Great Lakes, lake erie, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, pollution, Protect, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, water

Regulation During COVID-19: Canadian, U.S. agencies lighten monitoring priorities

Oil companies successfully request lighter oversight amid coronavirus pandemic. Farmers support the move.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/04/epa-suspends-enforement-covid-19-coronavirus/

George Elkind

Great Lakes Learning: Plan a destination dinner on a Great Lakes island

On: April 6, 2020

In: environment, Gary Abud Jr., Great Lakes, Great Lakes Learning, lake erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, water

Great Lakes Learning: Plan a destination dinner on a Great Lakes island

How about dinner “on” Mackinac, Washington or Drummond islands? All while helping your family learn more about the Great Lakes.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/04/great-lakes-learning-island-destination-dinner/

Gary Abud Jr.

Great Lakes Moment: Earth Day turns 50

On: April 6, 2020

In: Drinking Water, economy, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, environment, Equity and Environmental Justice, Great Lakes, Illinois, Indiana, John Hartig, lake erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Policy, Protect, Science, Technology, Research, The States, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, water, Wisconsin

Great Lakes Now Contributor John Hartig shares his own memories of the first Earth Day and the changes he’s noticed in the nature around him since then.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/04/great-lakes-moment-earth-day-turns-50/

John Hartig

Michigan’s efforts to root out and deal with PFAS contamination

On: April 3, 2020

In: Drinking Water, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, environment, Great Lakes, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, pollution, Protect, Ric Mixter, water, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Michigan’s efforts to root out and deal with PFAS contamination

In this web exclusive, Great Lakes Now looks at Michigan’s PFAS Action Response Team.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/04/episode-1012-web-extra-pfas-mpart/

Ric Mixter

Coping with PFAS: How have families been dealing with PFAS contamination in their communities

On: April 3, 2020

In: Drinking Water, environment, Great Lakes, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, PFAS, Protect, Ric Mixter, water

Coping with PFAS: How have families been dealing with PFAS contamination in their communities

In this web exclusive, two residents from Kent County, Michigan, share about their struggles with PFAS.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/04/episode-1012-web-extra-pfas-families/

Ric Mixter

Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: COVID-19 impacting utilities everywhere and across industries

On: April 2, 2020

In: Chicago, COVID-19, economy, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, environment, Great Lakes, Ian Wendrow, Illinois, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, infrastructure, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, Ohio, water, Wisconsin

Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: COVID-19 impacting utilities everywhere and across industries

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/04/great-lakes-energy-coronavirus-covid-19-nuclear-solar/

Ian Wendrow

Great Lakes Now Virtual Field Trip

On: April 1, 2020

In: environment, Great Lakes, Great Lakes Learning, lake erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, water

Great Lakes Now and Detroit PBS KIDS takes you along on a Virtual Field Trip.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/04/great-lakes-now-virtual-field-trip/

GLN Editor

New law mandates Indiana schools test for lead contamination

On: March 31, 2020

In: Advocacy, AP, Chicago, COVID-19, Drinking Water, economy, environment, Equity and Environmental Justice, Illinois, Indiana, infrastructure, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, water

New law mandates Indiana schools test for lead contamination

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Drinking water fountains and taps at public and private schools in Indiana will be required to be tested for lead contamination by 2023 under a new state law.

The law requires schools’ drinking water equipment to be tested by Jan. 1, 2023, and take action if results show lead at higher than 15 parts per billion.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/ap-new-law-indiana-schools-test-lead-contamination/

Michigan water shutoffs in sharp focus amid coronavirus outbreak

On: March 30, 2020

In: AP, COVID-19, Detroit, Drinking Water, economy, Feature Detroit, Michigan, News, water

Michigan water shutoffs in sharp focus amid coronavirus outbreak

By Kat Stafford, Associated Press Writer

DETROIT (AP) — The advice is simple and universal: Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of the coronavirus. But for millions of people across the country, that’s not simple at all: They lack running water in their houses due to service shutoffs prompted by overdue bills.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/ap-michigan-water-shutoffs-coronavirus-outbreak/

Water for All: Milwaukee, Chicago lead in ensuring water during COVID-19 crisis

On: March 30, 2020

In: Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, COVID-19, Detroit, Drinking Water, Duluth, economy, Gary Wilson, Great Lakes, Illinois, Latest News, Michigan, Milwaukee, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, water, Wisconsin

Water for All: Milwaukee, Chicago lead in ensuring water during COVID-19 crisis

Some Great Lakes cities and states are ahead of the game when it comes to ending water shutoffs during the COVID-19 crisis. Others aren’t.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/water-shutoffs-milwaukee-chicago-detroit-cleveland-buffalo-duluth/

Shipping Continues: Great Lakes shipping season opens with extra social distancing

On: March 30, 2020

In: COVID-19, economy, environment, Great Lakes, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Lorraine Boissoneault, News, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, water

Shipping Continues: Great Lakes shipping season opens with extra social distancing

Great Lakes shipping hasn’t been stopped by the coronavirus, even as the industry waits to see how it will be impacted in the long term.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/covid-19-coronavirus-shipping-freighters-safety-health/

Lorraine Boissoneault

Wetland Wisdom: Documentary looks at breakthrough in Great Lakes wetland research

On: March 25, 2020

In: environment, Gary Wilson, Great Lakes, Latest News, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, water, Waterfront Development

Wetland Wisdom: Documentary looks at breakthrough in Great Lakes wetland research

In this Q&A, Central Michigan University Professor Don Uzarski talks about how critical healthy wetlands are for the Great Lakes region.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/wetland-wisdom-documentary-looks-at-breakthrough-in-great-lakes-wetland-research/

Minnesota Court of Appeals sends PolyMet permit back to MPCA

On: March 24, 2020

In: AP, associated press, Drinking Water, economy, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, environment, Great Lakes, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, infrastructure, Minnesota, News, pollution, water, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Minnesota Court of Appeals sends PolyMet permit back to MPCA

By Amy Forliti, Associated Press Writer

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals sent an air-emissions permit for the PolyMet copper-nickel mine back to state regulators for further review on Monday, giving another victory to environmental groups who oppose the project.

The appeals court found that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency did not adequately evaluate whether the air permit requested by PolyMet was a “sham permit” — meaning one that didn’t accurately reflect the size and scope of PolyMet’s proposed mine.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/ap-minnesota-court-appeals-polymet-permit-mpca/

Warm weather has ice fishing industry on thin ice

On: March 23, 2020

In: Climate change, Collaboration, economy, environment, Great Lakes, great lakes echo, Latest News, News, Recreation, Tourism and Culture, water

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.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/warm-weather-ice-fishing-industry/

Scientists testing alternative to road salt to protect water

On: March 23, 2020

In: AP, Drinking Water, Duluth, economy, environment, Great Lakes, infrastructure, Minnesota, News, pollution, water

Scientists testing alternative to road salt to protect water

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Researchers in Minnesota are trying to find an alternative to road salt in an effort to protect the state’s water bodies from contamination.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Saturday that road salt is the top source of chloride in state waters. Scientists have been ramping up warnings that rising chloride levels could harm aquatic life and turn tap water salty.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/ap-scientists-testing-alternative-road-salt/

Taking It in Stride: How Great Lakes islanders are weathering the COVID-19 storm

On: March 23, 2020

In: Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, canada, COVID-19, economy, environment, lake erie, Lake Ontario, Latest News, News, Ohio, Ontario, Policy, Protect, Recreation, Tourism and Culture, Tourism, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, water, Wisconsin

Taking It in Stride: How Great Lakes islanders are weathering the COVID-19 storm

The tourism that usually rises around this time is on hold, but residents are battening down with ease.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/great-lakes-islands-ferry-coronavirus-covid-19/

Sharon Oosthoek

Do More: Water rights advocates call for action from Gov. Whitmer, Mayor Duggan for residents without water

On: March 20, 2020

In: Advocacy, Detroit, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Detroit, governor, Ian Wendrow, Latest News, mayor, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, water, water rights, water shutoffs

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.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/water-rights-advocates-stations-michigan-governor-mayor/

Ian Wendrow

Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Mich. “energy freedom” bills, Toledo low-income community solar project, Minn. Supreme Court backs frac-sand mining ban

On: March 20, 2020

In: Drinking Water, economy, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, environment, Great Lakes, Ian Wendrow, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, News, pollution, water, Wisconsin

$Great Lakes Energy News Roundup: Mich. “energy freedom” bills, Toledo low-income community solar project, Minn. Supreme Court backs frac-sand mining ban$

Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s fortnightly energy-related headline roundup.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/energy-solar-low-income-court-appeal/

Ian Wendrow

Judge backs Minnesota’s Twin Metals mine in lease dispute

On: March 18, 2020

In: AP, Drinking Water, economy, environment, Minnesota, News, pollution, Protect, water

Judge backs Minnesota’s Twin Metals mine in lease dispute

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge by environmental groups against the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, saying the Interior Department had the authority to reverse itself and renew the project’s federal mineral rights leases.

The Obama administration tried to kill Twin Metals by rejecting the company’s application to renew its leases, citing the risk of acid mine drainage to the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/ap-judge-minnesota-twin-metals-mine-lease-dispute/

The Show Goes On: Films and producer chats move online for Great Lakes series

On: March 18, 2020

In: Books, Authors, Art and Music, Events and Special Broadcasts, Great Lakes, Latest News, Michigan, News, Sandra Svoboda, water

The Show Goes On: Films and producer chats move online for Great Lakes series

Great Lakes Now is partnering with Michigan Sea Grant and the University of Michigan for the now-online “Lake Effects” film series on Thursday evenings.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/lake-effects-university-of-michigan-film-series/

Sandra Svoboda

Rising waters threaten wells, drinking water systems

On: March 18, 2020

In: Great Lakes, water, water levels

Four out of the five Great Lakes set water level records for February, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/03/18/rising-waters-threaten-wells-drinking-water-systems/

Flushing Caution: Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner asks people to properly dispose of cleaning products

On: March 17, 2020

In: economy, environment, Great Lakes, Illinois, Indiana, Latest News, Michigan, Minnesota, Municipalities, Natasha Blakely, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Research, Data and Technology, Resource, Science, Technology, Research, water, Wisconsin

Flushing Caution: Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner asks people to properly dispose of cleaning products

Anything that says “Flushable Wipes” is not flushable, commissioner says.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/flushable-wipes-coronavirus-covid-19-sewers/

Natasha Blakely

Research Unknowns: COVID-19 puts Great Lakes field research prep on hold

On: March 17, 2020

In: economy, environment, Gary Wilson, Great Lakes, Latest News, Michigan, News, Ohio, Ontario, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, water, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Research Unknowns: COVID-19 puts Great Lakes field research prep on hold

While field research prep is delayed, the science itself hasn’t stopped as universities and researchers continue to work.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/great-lakes-delay-research-coronavirus-covid-19/

Missing Opportunity: States, industry work together to promote outdoor recreation

On: March 13, 2020

In: Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, economy, environment, George Elkind, Great Lakes, Latest News, Michigan, News, Play, Recreation, Tourism and Culture, Recreational Hunting and Fishing, Tourism, water, Wisconsin

Missing Opportunity: States, industry work together to promote outdoor recreation

Michigan and Wisconsin are currently the only Great Lakes states with an Office of Outdoor Recreation, though Indiana and Minnesota might see one soon.

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/outdoor-recreation-industry-great-lakes/

George Elkind

Wisconsin tribe recognizes Menominee River rights

On: March 13, 2020

In: Rivers, water

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin in January asserted that the Menominee River has the right to exist naturally, flourish, evolve, remain unpolluted and carry out its natural ecosystem functions.

http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/03/13/wisconsin-tribe-recognizes-menominee-river-rights/

Marie Orttenburger

Student Protesters Demand Lightfoot Live Up To Campaign Promises on Environmental Protection

On: March 12, 2020

In: Advocacy, Better Government Association, Chicago, environment, Great Lakes, Illinois, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, pollution, Protect, water

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.