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The Regional Municipality of York’s proposed and funded wastewater treatment facility in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, part of the $715-million Upper York Sewage Solutions project, has been waiting for the green light from the province for years in the face of strong opposition from the Chippewas of Georgina First Nation. Read the full story by NewmarketToday.

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A Michigan task force is reviewing recommendations to strengthen regulations for Michigan’s dams in the wake of the May failure of two “grossly underfunded” Midland-area dams that led to catastrophic damage. Read the full story by The Detroit News.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20201201-michgan-dams

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Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie said it received its first report of the half-sunken barge in part of the bay near Traverse City about 9:30 a.m., Nov. 30th. The barge was in about 10 feet of water, sitting about 100 yards from shore. View the full story by MLive.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20201201-coast-guard-oil

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has recommended that $1.5 million dollars from the Land and Water Conservation Fund be allocated to help rebuild the ATV and snowmobile trail that runs from Dollar Bay to Lake Linden. Read the full story by Keweenaw Report.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20201201-michigan-trail-repair

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In a visit in the spring, Greg Rickford, the minister for northern development announced $30,000 for design work to help build new facilities, as well as $2 million in operating money that is being leveraged to bring more than $10 million worth of research. Read the full story by DrydenNow.

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The unregulated degradation of River Raisin from the 1900s to the 1980s made the waterway and its environs one of the most polluted rivers in Michigan. This led to the designation of the River Raisin as an Area of Concern by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 1987 as part of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of that year and fielding the way for greater restoration. Read the full story by LenConnect.com.

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“Saving the Great Lakes”: National Geographic December issue explores the lakes and their struggles

A familiar view for many who live and play around the Great Lakes graces the current cover of National Geographic – a stormy sunset over Lake Michigan, seen from the sandy beaches of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

The feature story of the magazine’s December 2020 issue puts a spotlight on the Great Lakes.

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

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Michigan agency recommends $5.4M for recreation projects

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Michigan officials have selected 14 community and state parks, trails and sports facilities to share $5.4 million in federal grants.

The state Department of Natural Resources said the money will come from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, which is supported by revenues from gas and oil development from the Gulf of Mexico.

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https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/11/ap-michigan-agency-recreation-projects/

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Minnesota tribes file to halt pipeline approval due to virus

ST. PAUL, Minn (AP) — Two Native American tribes in northern Minnesota are asking state regulators to stop the imminent construction of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement, saying it would increase the risk of coronavirus infections spreading.

The Red Lake and White Earth Bands of Chippewa filed a motion late Wednesday asking the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to stay its approval of the $2.6 billion project.

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https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/11/ap-minnesota-tribes-pipeline-approval-virus/

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For years Minnesota biologists stocked remote lakes with trout by dropping them out of planes in sometimes risky conditions from about 100 feet. With better equipment, they began using safer and more gentle helicopters in 2020. Read the full story by the Star Tribune.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/2020130-helicopter-fish-stocking

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office assailed Enbridge Inc. for filing a lawsuit last week in an effort to reverse the state’s order to shut down controversial pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac, saying the oil giant was endangering the Great Lakes. Read the full story by the Detroit Metro Times.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/2020130-enbridge-lawsuit

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The Michigan departments of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy and Health and Human Services have announced more than $6.5 million in grant funding, and more than $3 million in laboratory equipment purchases, for universities across the state and other partners to run 20 three-month pilot programs to test for the COVID-19 virus in wastewater.  Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/2020130-wastewater-grants

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A famous view of Lake Michigan graces the cover of December’s National Geographic. The image features Empire Bluff, part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Leelanau County. Read the full story by the Manistee News Advocate.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/2020130-national-geographic

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The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw will be angling west toward Chicago, carrying a load of more than 1,000 Christmas trees as it recreates the holiday spirit of Michigan’s ill-fated Christmas Tree Ship, which sank in late November 1912. Read the full story by MLive.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/2020130-christmas-tree-ship

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How does a $641 million Flint water settlement get to residents? Attorneys give answers

By Amy Diaz, Flint Beat, through the Institute for Nonprofit News network

Flint, MI– Attorneys involved in the Flint Water Litigation provided an overview of the $641.25 million water settlement Nov. 23 on the City of Flint Facebook page.

This information session followed the proposal of a $20 million contribution to the settlement by the city’s insurer.

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

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https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/11/641-million-flint-water-settlement-residents-attorneys/

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...AREAS OF FOG AND DRIZZLE THIS MORNING... The combination of light winds and abundant low-level moisture will result in areas of fog and drizzle across central, northeast and east central Wisconsin this morning. Some of the fog may become locally dense. Poor visibilities and wet roads may result in locally hazardous travel conditions for holiday travelers. The

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

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...AREAS OF FOG TONIGHT... The combination of light winds and abundant low-level moisture will result in areas of fog across central and east-central Wisconsin tonight. Some of this fog may become locally dense with light drizzle falling at times. Northern Wisconsin is expected to have patchy fog overnight.

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(Columbus, OH) November 25, 2020 – Earlier today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the appointment of Crystal M.C. Davis, the Alliance’s Vice President for Policy and Strategic Engagement, to a three-year term on the Ohio Lake Erie Commission.

In response, Davis issued the following statement:

“I thank Gov. DeWine for the opportunity, and I’m honored to accept this appointment to the Ohio Lake Erie Commission. As a native Ohioan and someone who grew up loving Lake Erie, this is a special honor.

Through my work at the Alliance for the Great Lakes, I’ve been able to combine my passion for advocacy on behalf of urban communities with my deep care for and connection to the Great Lakes, helping to ensure people’s access to fresh, clean water.

As part of the commission, I will continue to strive for progress and accountability in Lake Erie clean-up programs while also making sure the voices of impacted communities are at the table at all stages of the decision-making process. Let’s get to work!”

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For media inquiries, contact Jennifer Caddick at jcaddick@greatlakes.org.

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After months of delays, the Morrow Dam in Michigan is close to completion. For the past year, sediment-laden water has been flowing through the dam, polluting the Kalamazoo River, which ultimately discharges into Lake Michigan. Read the full story by WWMT-TV- Kalamazoo, MI.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/2020125-dam-spill

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The Great Lakes may be the United States’ greatest natural resource, and the many challenges facing the Great Lakes should be high on both the budgetary and environmental to do-list of the new administration. Read the full story by the Chicago Sun-Times.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/2020125-biden

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The Grand River Conservation Authority is calling on the province of Ontario to reconsider changes it believes will limit its role on important issues, including flood mitigation. At issue are proposed changes included in Bill 229, which would limit Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities powers on how they regulate development in flood plains. Read the full story by The Gananoque Reporter.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/2020125-grca

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As the city of Joliet, Illinois, looks to sign a contract to start getting its water from Lake Michigan, the Illinois cities of Chicago and Hammond both want the potentially lucrative deal to deliver it. Read the full story by the Chicago Tribune.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/2020125-water-chicago

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Enbridge is fighting an order to shut down its oil pipeline that crosses the waterway connecting Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. The Canadian company filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who demanded earlier this month that Line 5 be closed within 180 days. Read the full story by the Associated Press.

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Enbridge sues Michigan over Line 5 shutdown order

By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan, through the Institute for Nonprofit News network

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.

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

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https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/11/enbridge-sues-michigan-over-line-5-shutdown-order/

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Please join us December 7-10, 2020, for a series of presentations relating to restoring and protecting the Great Lakes. Topics will center around the theme of the democratization of water, including cultivating authentic partnerships, community engagement, Great Lake policy, equity and justice, and water infrastructure funding and decision-making. We’ll discuss ways that Great Lakes advocates, NGOs, communities, and institutions can participate in decision-making around water issues.

We’re thrilled to announce that Mandela Barnes, the Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, will be joining HOW Coalition Board member Brenda Coley of Milwaukee Water Commons for a keynote presentation to kick off the series on Monday, December 7!

Join us for the following sessions. Come to any combination of events – registration is free and open to all. You must register for each event individually – calendar appointments will be sent from zoom for each event following registration. Please save your confirmation emails as they will contain unique links to join each session.

Monday, December 7

Keynote Speaker: Mandela Barnes, Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
Moderated by Brenda Coley, Milwaukee Water Commons
Time: 11:00-11:45am eastern 
REGISTER for Mandela Barnes here

Tuesday, December 8

Panel Discussion: Cultivating Authentic Partnerships with Tribes and Tribal Leaders
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Eastern
Speakers: Brett Fessell, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
Kira Davis, Conservation Resource Alliance
REGISTER for Cultivating Authentic Partnerships here

Panel Discussion: Engagement and Organizing in Great Lakes Communities
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 Eastern
Join us for information and examples on how communities around the region can have a voice – whether it is through organizing around an issue, engagement around a project, or finding new ways to build power in a community.
Speakers: Paco Ollervides, Green Leadership Trust
Nicole Brown, Detroit Future City
Anna-Lisa Castle, Alliance for the Great Lakes
REGISTER for Engagement and Organizing here

Wednesday, December 9

Presentation: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative 101: Policy and Funding
Time: 1:00-2:30pm eastern
Speaker: Chad Lord, Policy Director, Healing Our Waters—Great Lakes Coalition
REGISTER for GLRI 101 here

Presentation: Equity and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Time: 3:00-4:00pm eastern
The HOW Coalition is just wrapping up a study of the GLRI through an equity lens and will share the methodology and the recommended initial next steps to advance and further equitable and just outcomes.
Speakers: Anna Brunner, National Wildlife Federation
Crystal Davis, Alliance for the Great Lakes
REGISTER for Equity and the GLRI here

Thursday, December 10

Panel Discussion: State Revolving Funds: A State-Level Program View
Time: 1:00-2:30pm eastern
Join experts from around the region to learn more about water infrastructure funding and the State Revolving Funds, including how the funding mechanism works in different states, where funding is being directed, what avenues are available to seek funding, and what work is being done to improve the program.
Speakers: Cyndi Roper, Natural Resources Defense Council. Additional Speakers to be confirmed.
REGISTER for State Revolving Funds here

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...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Winnebago, Calumet, Waushara, Shawano, Menominee, Wood, Waupaca, Portage, Brown and Outagamie Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

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...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Outagamie, Brown, Winnebago and Calumet Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

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...AREAS OF FOG TO PERSIST THIS MORNING... The combination of light winds and abundant low-level moisture will result in areas of fog across eastern Wisconsin this morning. Some of this fog may become locally dense at times. Motorists are urged to slow down and only use your low-beam headlights. Be prepared for rapid changes in visibility.

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

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...AREAS OF FOG TO PERSIST THIS MORNING... The combination of light winds and abundant low-level moisture will result in areas of fog across eastern Wisconsin this morning. Some of this fog may become locally dense at times. Motorists are urged to slow down and only use your low-beam headlights. Be prepared for rapid changes in visibility.

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

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...AREAS OF FOG TO PERSIST INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING... The combination of light winds and abundant low-level moisture will allow for areas of fog to persist across central, far northeast and east-central Wisconsin overnight into Wednesday morning. Some of this fog may become locally dense at times. Therefore, motorists are urged to slow down and only use your

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

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...SLIPPERY ROADS OVER THE NORTHERN FOX VALLEY THIS AFTERNOON... A band of moderate snowfall will impact Outagamie and Brown counties over the next few hours. Though slushy accumulations of less than an inch are expected, the slush could lead to slippery roads. Use caution if driving this afternoon, and slow down if you encounter slushy roads.

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

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The county council of Haliburton, Ontario will be discussing what can be done to better inform residents when blue-green algae blooms are suspected on area lakes, and how to improve education for everyone, following several confirmed cases of the potentially toxic organisms. Read the full story by The Haliburton County Echo.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/2020124-ontario-blue-green-algae

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The Crown Vantage project is the first step in a new phase of Kalamazoo River cleanup, which will escalate next spring along an urbanized stretch that’s long awaited its turn with the type of remedial work that began years ago downstream in Michigan communities like Plainwell and Otsego. Read the full story by MLive.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/2020124-michigan-superfund-river

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The most recent count documented more than 700 nests across the state, a sign that the remarkable recovery of bald eagles in Ohio is reaching new heights. The recent numbers are a far cry from around 40 years ago, when Ohio was then home to only four breeding pairs of bald eagles. View the full story by USA Today.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/2020124-ohio-eagles

Patrick Canniff