A river that once caught fire is once again among those under the microscope for pollution pouring into the Great Lakes, researchers say.
Water
Grassroots water advocates, Midwest cities at odds on lead
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Two years after Flint’s lead in drinking water issues finally boiled over and hit the national spotlight, emotions continue to run high on the topic.
Catch of the Day
Water trails along Flint and Shiawassee rivers await designation
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Michigan lawmakers are backing an effort to give the Flint River national recognition as a water trail.
Podcasts
Trump again seeks to slash Great Lakes funding
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President Trump pushed Monday to slash funding for the Great Lakes — repeating a move he made last year.
Fungi
Could Great Lakes fungi and Cheerios lead to cancer cure?
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Scientists knew very little about fungus in the Great Lakes until this research.
Water
New research tackles Great Lakes regional problems
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New book edited by Eric Freedman and Mark Neuzil offers in-depth look at groundbreaking research that may shape the future of the ecologically unique and economically vital Great Lakes basin.
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Ohio’s maritime past finally breaches the National Register of Historic Places
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It’s the first Ohio shipwreck to be added to the list.
Capital News Service
Perfect storm shrinks volunteer corps that protects Michigan shipwrecks
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The state preserves, which protect sunken ships and natural features, receive no state money.
Water
Michigan protects more than a dozen shipwreck areas
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More than a dozen underwater preserves along Michigan’s Great Lakes coastlines have been established to protect hundreds of shipwrecks.
Water
Video: Ice balls, ice volcanoes and more ice on the Great Lakes
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If you like ice, you have to love the Great Lakes, where it comes in all shapes and sizes. With the recent deep freeze, we’re seeing a lot more ice than in the past few winters — including a frosty Niagara Falls.
environmental politics
Local agencies want federal tools with teeth to tackle Lake Erie pollution
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Toledo and Lucas County officials are leading the fight to curb Ohio’s algae-feeding pollutants. It’s a role they say should be played by the U.S. EPA.