Tag: Drinking Water
Michigan budget update: What’s in it for water affordability, pollution cleanup and septic codes?
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s $83 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 targets roads, education, and economic growth, while also tackling environmental and justice issues like affordable drinking water and […]
Trump, Musk move to oust EPA staff in the Great Lakes region, including dozens responsible for protecting drinking water for 30 million in U.S. and Canada
The Trump/Vance administration is moving to fire or force out more than 20% of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Chicago staff, including officials who enforce clean air and water laws […]
Points North: A Sticky Solution for Microplastics
By Michael Livingston, Interlochen Public Radio
Points North is a biweekly podcast about the land, water and inhabitants of the Great Lakes.
This episode was shared here with permission from Interlochen Public Radio.
Microplastics are everywhere.
A Sticky Solution for Microplastics
Microplastics are everywhere. But after accidentally combining materials in a lab, scientists at the University of Michigan are on the cusp of discovering a new method to capture and remove microplastics from water. Researching it takes time, money, and repeated set backs.
Zeldin to head EPA sparking debate over PFAS regulation and industry influence
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region. Check back for more PFAS news roundups every other week on our website.
On January 29, Lee Zeldin was sworn in as 17th Administrator of the U.S.