Category: Great Lakes Now
Cleveland Metroparks receives $1.1M to redevelop 106 acres of lakefront
Federal money will aid a long-term project to convert 106 acres of shoreline into publicly accessible greenspace.
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Major nuclear plant expansion envisioned on the far side of Lake Huron
More energy news with the Trump administration reopening Minnesota’s Boundary Waters to mining and a deep-red Ohio county nearly overturning its ban on utility-scale renewables.
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Freshwater People: A Podcast from Great Lakes Now
What does it mean to be a freshwater person? We’re finding out! Freshwater People is a podcast from Great Lakes Now at @detroitpbs. Every month, we’ll introduce you to experts, […]
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How Icebreakers Keep Freighters Moving All Winter Long
When winter descends, traveling the lakes becomes a dangerous proposition for freighters. Ice can trap even the largest ships in place, and it’s up to a small fleet of U.S. […]
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Why mining in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters matters to Wisconsin
By Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio This article was republished here with permission from Wisconsin Public Radio. Johnson Bridgwater celebrated his 50th birthday by spending a full month in the wilderness, paddling […]
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