Tag: Wisconsin
Big Abe’s Net
One calm September day, Big Abe LeBlanc set his fishing net in Lake Superior. Then he called law enforcement and turned himself in. What happened next changed fishing in the Great Lakes forever.
‘A crisis’: Lake whitefish survey paints an even more dire picture
One scientist thinks lake whitefish could disappear from certain parts of the Great Lakes within the next five years.
House bills would exempt UP gas generators from clean energy legislation
One of the first bills introduced this year in the Michigan House would make exceptions for some Upper Peninsula natural gas power generators in the state’s clean energy law.
Study shows smart watch wristbands contain PFAS, meanwhile EPA tracks nine new versions of ‘forever chemicals’
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.
A new study out of Notre Dame shows that some smart watch wristbands, often labeled as waterproof, contain unusually high levels of “forever chemicals.” In a university press release, it was noted that nine out of the 22 bands tested, showed elevated levels of a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS).
Fertilizer from Sewage, a Utility Money Maker, Faces Uncertain Future
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.
Commercial & United States Postal Service (USPS) Electric Delivery Vans Spreading Out Across USA
Two years ago this month, I saw my first Amazon Prime Rivian electric delivery van (lead figure of this article) just across my street. The driver said he loved the new van and was kind enough to pose for pictures and show me inside. He said Amazon already had ~100 … [continued]
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US Building a Better Grid Awards | January 2025
To share how historic levels of federal and private investment are positively impacting communities across the country, this monthly newsletter showcases grid projects that have successfully completed award negotiations and are beginning work. Updates on Finalized GDO Project Awards In 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law made a historic investment to … [continued]
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Friends of the Fitz group aims to honor Edmund Fitzgerald’s last port of call in Superior
On New Year’s Day, Superior, Wisconsin, Mayor Jim Paine proclaimed 2025 as “Year of the Fitz,” marking five decades since the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior. […]
A tale of two nuclear power plants along Lake Michigan: Extended life and a revival?
This year could be a big year for the status of two nuclear power plants around Lake Michigan, particularly shutdown plant in Michigan seeking a restart and the potential 20-year […]
COMMENTARY: Rawley Point Lighthouse has been a beacon on Lake Michigan for 130 years
The Rawley Point Lighthouse, operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, is a historic landmark of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Celebrate the history and impact of this lighthouse over the last 130 years. Read […]