Author: Toledo Blade Environment
Stalled Farm Bill, slashed grants undercut farmers’ water protection efforts

Ahead of a new growing season, canceled federal grants and policy gridlock threaten progress on flooding, runoff, and water pollution.
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Michigan lawmakers may fund last-ditch effort to save whitefish

Lawmakers move to restock the iconic fish that are disappearing from the lower Great Lakes.
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Banding Birds and Breaking Ice | Great Lakes Now | Full Episode
On Kelleys Island, Tom and Paula Bartlett are on a mission to band 100,000 birds. When winter hits, it’s up to icebreakers and tugboats to keep the lakes moving. Can […]
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Bayer Increased Lobbying Amid Roundup Supreme Court Case

A new federal lobbying report shows the company spent more in early 2026 as the courts consider whether federal pesticide warning labels can protect companies from state lawsuit claims.
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As affordability issues surge, is it finally time for offshore wind?

What is the potential — and challenges — in developing offshore wind today in the Great Lakes?
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