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Spending three days in Washington, D.C., last week, Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham and 23 other municipal leaders from the U.S. and Canada spoke to officials at the White House and members of Congress about the importance of fresh water and economic stability. Both Cunningham and Benton Harbor, Michigan, Mayor Marcus Muhammad talked to members of Congress about the importance of the State Revolving Fund programs, which provide low-cost financing for water quality infrastructure, including lead service line replacement. Read the full story by the Chicago Tribune.

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The U.S. Coast Guard began ice-breaking operations Monday across key Great Lakes waterways to clear shipping channels ahead of the 2026 commercial navigation season. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes launched the operations in Duluth, Minnesota, and on the St. Marys River, targeting areas critical for vessel traffic when the shipping season begins. Read the full story by WISC-TV – Madison, WI.

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Once written off as too polluted to support many whitefish, Green Bay, Wisconsin has produced an unlikely population boom in recent years, even as the iconic species vanishes from most of the lower Great Lakes. As scientists work to understand what makes Green Bay unique, their findings could aid whitefish recovery efforts throughout the Great Lakes. Read the full story by Bridge Michigan.

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Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley spent part of last week in Washington, D.C., joining municipal leaders from the United States and Canada to advocate for the future of the Great Lakes. While at the event, Bradley met with congressional offices to urge federal leaders to continue investing in programs that protect the lakes while supporting the communities and industries that depend on them. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer.

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working on a possible sea lamprey barrier project in Alger County. The project would see a seasonal sea lamprey control barrier installed on the Sucker River as a joint plan between the DNR, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other groups. Read the full story by WLUC-TV – Marquette, MI.

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A proposed $5.6 million plan to repair the Black River Canal in Port Huron, Michigan, now depends on whether neighboring townships agree to help fund the project. The canal connects Lake Huron to the Black River and has long served recreational boaters and waterfront businesses. Read the full story by the Port Huron Times Herald.

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