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How much can wetland restoration reduce farm fertilizers getting into Lake Erie? | Great Lakes Now
By Lester Graham, Michigan Public
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; 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.
North Stars bow out to Hamilton following 13-7 season
The Owen Sound North Stars junior B team’s season ended in Hamilton as the Bengals pulled out the brooms and swept the Scenic City squad in three games. The Bengals topped the N’Stars 12-7 inside Hamilton’s Lawfield Arena to earn a berth into the second round on June 27. Reed Allen led the way for Hamilton […]
Rebuilt Victoria Bridge set to open for pedestrians, cyclists, then drivers
Two years of construction, some mollusk protection and a design debate later, residents of Old South finally will get to drive across the new Victoria Bridge this week
PHOTOS: Celebrating Canada Day in downtown London
Patriotic Londoners turned downtown’s Dundas Place into a sea of red on Monday during Canada Day celebrations. âItâs a great day to come together as friends, families as we reflect on what it means to be Canadian,â said NDP MPP Terence Kernaghan, who represents London North Centre. âI think back to my family when they […]
Up-north facility fosters endangered Great Lakes piping plovers – Great Lakes Commission
Newly hatched Great Lakes piping plovers are all feet and fluff. A captive rearing program in northern Michigan is working to help their population increase. Read the full story by […]
Beach cleanup to protect Lake Michigan – Great Lakes Commission
The plastic pollution problem is widespread in the Great Lakes region. At a beach cleanup at Chicago’s North Avenue beach in May of 2024 participants picked up litter including lots […]
Inside is Not the Answer: Air quality in the Great Lakes | Great Lakes Now
In the Detroit area, people experience unsafe levels of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and ozone in the air they breathe. These pollutants are attributed with adverse health effects such as heart disease, respiratory issues, and cancer.
The University of Michigan is part of an ongoing Detroit research partnership, Community Action to Promote Healthy Environments (CAPHE).
Ohio Legislature investing $20 million toward North Coast Connector – Great Lakes Commission
The Ohio Legislature is investing $20 million into the North Coast Connector that, according to a Cleveland press release, is going to support a land bridge between downtown and the […]
PFAS News Roundup: Ohio train derailment likely spilled PFAS and other chemicals across 16 states, including most Great Lakes | Great Lakes Now
Chemicals like perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were likely spilled after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. A new study analyzing rain and snow samples from northern Wisconsin to North Carolina and Maine found the highest levels of pH and certain compounds recorded over the last 10 years. This study proves that the various chemicals spilled did not just negatively impact local residents but spread across 540,000 square miles through 16 other states — which includes a third of the U.S.