‘Everyone deserves clean air,’ says a Chicago EPA worker who fears her job will end

By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ

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https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/04/everyone-deserves-clean-air-says-a-chicago-epa-worker-who-fears-her-job-will-end/

WBEZ

An update on the Village of Wrightstown Plum Creek Project! Background In 2021, Fox-Wolf was awarded a grant from Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to install water storage and streambank restoration practices at and near Plum Creek. This project leverages $600,000 in GLRI funding and $200,00 from the Village of Wrightstown to slow [...]

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https://fwwa.org/2025/03/31/project-update-plum-creek-restoration-takes-shape/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=project-update-plum-creek-restoration-takes-shape

Katie Woodrow

The US and Canada have long managed the Great Lakes together. That era could be ending.

By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco and Izzy Ross

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between GristInterlochen Public Radio in Northern Michigan, and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region.

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Grist

On June 9, 1909, a mechanical failure at Canada’s Soo Locks led to the sinking of two ships, halting Great Lakes commercial traffic. This disaster exposed infrastructure vulnerabilities, prompting modernization efforts and highlighting potential economic repercussions from similar incidents today. Read the full story by Thumbwind.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250331-1909-soolocksdiaster

Hannah Reynolds

Boaters in Ohio can kick off the season with an added layer of safety, as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources offers free vessel safety checks. These inspections ensure that boats have all legally required safety gear, including life jackets, fire extinguishers, and navigation lights, before they hit the water. Read the full story by Spectrum News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250331-odnr-boat-safety-inspections

Hannah Reynolds

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking data on the water quality of the state’s lakes, streams and rivers. Along with DNR data, submitted data will be used to assess the quality of the state’s water resources and pinpoint problem areas. Read the full story by the Tomahawk Leader.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250331-waterquality-lakes-streams-datasought

Hannah Reynolds

The Friends of Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary have announced a new program aimed at sharing the history of the Great Lakes. The First Annual Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast International Film Festival will be held at the Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on April 4. Read the full story by Seehafer News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250331-wisconsin-shipwreck-filmfestival-manitowoc

Hannah Reynolds

There is no escape from microplastics in today’s world, and increasingly there is no escape from reports of the harm they may be causing to our environment and, possibly, to us. Microplastics and their impacts are a growing field of study. Read the full story by the Watertown Daily Times.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250331-microplastics-greatlakes-waterquality

Hannah Reynolds

Seven Indigenous Nations have withdrawn from discussions over an oil and gas liquids pipeline in Michigan, citing federal agencies’ failure to adequately engage with tribal governments during the process. The move is expected to trigger lawsuits the tribes hope will block the controversial Line 5 project. Read the full story by Grist.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250331-indigenousnations-pipelinetalks-michigan

Hannah Reynolds

Lake Erie is called the Walleye Capital of the World. The 2025 fishing season is set to showcase why. According to the Ohio DNR, walleye from recent large hatches are reaching trophy size. Erie anglers who are used to catching a lot of fish, can now expect to catch a lot of big fish, too. Read the full story by the Fulton Sun.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250331-driftwoodoutdoors-walleye-fishing-lakeerie

Hannah Reynolds