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Safe Drinking Water Act turns 50
Fifty years ago, on December 16, 1974, Ford clinched a public health victory when he signed a bill that joined the pantheon of federal environmental protection laws enacted that decade.Today, the country still reaps the benefits from the Safe Drinking Water Act. Most Americans are provided high-quality water from their taps.
Lake Superior at risk from ‘dangerous’ copper mine
A proposed Michigan copper mine on the shores of Lake Superior is sparking fierce debate over environmental and economic priorities, as the state’s House Appropriations Committee approved $50 million in […]
Waukegan-area officials hail Supreme Court coal-ash ruling: ‘The cleanup that our public deserves’
Getting rid of the legacy coal ash deposits from the NRG Generating State power plant along Lake Michigan in Waukegan got a little more likely with a recent U.S. Supreme […]
Lake Michigan experiences warmest November in 30 years as climate change heats up the Great Lakes
Lake Michigan surface temperatures peaked at over 6 degrees above normal last month, the warmest they have been in November since 1995 when record keeping began at the National Oceanic […]
Safe Drinking Water Act Turns 50
By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Fire destroys Colonel Clarke Tavern Friday night
Fire destroyed the former Colonel Clarke Tavern late Friday night north of Stokes Bay. The popular Bruce Peninsula watering hole closed more than a decade ago. It has been used as a seasonal residence and short-term rental, Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Chief Jack Burt said Saturday. He spoke with the owner and confirmed it was […]
1 year later, offshore wind power in the Great Lakes remains just an aspiration for some
One year after the proposed Icebreaker Wind demonstration project in Lake Erie got shelved, there continues to be talk — but little movement — toward erecting commercial-scale offshore wind turbines in the Great Lakes.
Missing Fanshawe student’s ‘devastated’ mom haunted by possibilities
The mother of a missing Fanshawe College student says sheâs haunted by possible reasons why her daughter disappeared more than 10 days ago. Nidhua Muktadir, 19, reported missing Dec. 4, was last seen the day before on Hawk Cliff Road in Central Elgin, about five kilometres northeast of Port Stanley, Elgin OPP say. A surveillance […]
Agricultural runoff damages water and kills wildlife. Is a drainage stopper the solution?
Drainage systems carry away excess water, but they also take fertilizers that can fuel harmful algal blooms. Researchers, companies, and farmers are deploying systems that can control that flow.
Residents scramble to find new homes as officials shut down trailer park
Bonfires by the lake. Walks along the coastline. A million dollar view.