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The St. Lawrence River Institute hosted the 31st Annual River Symposium from October 23 to 25, drawing researchers, students, policymakers, and community members where the event explored the theme “River Connections: Land, Water & Community,” highlighting the interdependence of ecosystems, nature, and human communities. Read the full story by the Seaway News.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20241030-annual-river-symposium

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Up to 3.2 million Michiganders may get their drinking water from PFAS-tainted aquifers, according to a landmark national study on “forever chemicals” in America’s well water, which is among the highest rates in the nation.  Read the full story by Bridge Michigan.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20241030-pfas

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By Donté Smith Capital News Service The digital divide remains a pressing issue for Michigan’s rural communities, where broadband access lags due to challenging geography and limited infrastructure. Jason Hamel, the operations manager and product assembler for Hower Tree Baler Corp. in Merritt, says current dial-up connection speeds in the area “aren’t worth it.” “It […]

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Great Lakes Echo

http://greatlakesecho.org/2024/10/30/efforts-to-bridge-digital-divide-expand-in-michigans-rural-areas/

Donte Smith