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Gary Wilson

Gary Wilson is an independent journalist from Chicago who started working on Great Lakes issues in 2002 as a volunteer for the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Gary is a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists and has completed a fellowship with the Institutes for Journalism in the Natural Resources. He served as expert commentator for Detroit Public Television’s coverage of Great Lakes Week 2011 and 2012. Prior to engaging in Great Lakes environmental issues, Gary worked for more than 30 years in management positions for United Airlines. He is a life-long resident of the region, was raised in the downriver area of Detroit and has also lived in Cleveland.

Commentary

Urban advocates make impact out of the spotlight

By Gary Wilson | December 28, 2016

These urban advocates are among the many people who toil quietly on behalf of the environment of the Great Lakes region.

Chicago View

Great Lakes: The Trump Effect

By Gary Wilson | November 15, 2016

Expectations are low. But if Trump delivers on Lake Erie and Flint, he’ll deliver for the voters who delivered for him.

Commentary

Great Lakes road trip makes the complex simple

By Gary Wilson | October 21, 2016

Common sense questions at symposium force commentator out of comfort zone.

Echo

Michigan gov’s DEQ choice reflects comfort with business perspective

By Gary Wilson | August 26, 2016

Like Michael Jordan and Barack Obama, Rick Snyder stays in his comfort zone.

Water

Save water? Where’s the urgency?

By Gary Wilson | July 26, 2016

If the aspirational goal is achieved for Lake Erie by 2027, that means kids entering second grade next month will be entering college when it is achieved.

Homepage Featured

Park wars: The force is with public trust in Chicago lakefront fight

By Gary Wilson | July 15, 2016

City’s mayor joins George Lucas on public policy’s dark side.

Chicago View

Feds too slow with Flint investigation

By Gary Wilson | July 1, 2016

How about owning up to responsibility in a timely manner? How about an apology for EPA’s failure to safeguard Flint citizens?

Commentary

Waukesha: Approve, declare victory and move on

By Gary Wilson | June 7, 2016

Facts, the law and logic support a yes vote by the Great Lakes governors.

Diversion

Minnesota delay imperils “getting Waukesha right”

By Gary Wilson | May 13, 2016

Request undermines impressive progress toward badly needed water stewardship win.

Chicago View

Environmental issues beyond Flint loom for Michigan’s embattled Snyder

By Gary Wilson | April 8, 2016

Urban contamination, a controversial pipeline and a Great Lakes diversion proposal are all on his plate.

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