Contaminants
New flame retardant threat documented in Great Lakes
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The persistent contaminant is a problem, even though it has replaced a different flame retardant that is more troublesome.
Water
Trump’s budget cuts could devastate Great Lakes restoration
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The possible elimination of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has compelled Michigan lawmakers, environmentalists, scientists and business owners to make a case for the program.
Podcasts
Trump budget cuts Great Lakes restoration, Sea Grant programs
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The Trump Administration’s proposed budget includes drastic cuts to Great Lakes funding.
Water
Great Lakes scientists remind social media they exist
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Some scientists from the Great Lakes area used Twitter to introduce themselves and their work to the public.
Capital News Service
Michigan private well water quality unregulated after installation
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Frequent sampling is the only way to know well water is safe, but there are no statewide testing requirements for owners of private wells in Michigan.
environmental politics
Great Lakes businesses join forces against oil pipeline
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The collection of businesses see Enbridge Line 5 as a threat to the economy and the environment.
Capital News Service
Water quality a problem for rural areas, too
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Michigan cities like Flint aren’t the only cause for water worry.
Echo
Unique lake trout could help restore Lake Michigan population
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The trout in Lake Michigan were once wiped out, but one strain might help bring them back.
Water
Historian turns childhood interest into book on Great Lakes freighters
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The 20th century history of the Great Lakes freighters is tackled and summarized in a new book by Michigan historian Frank Boles.
Great Lakes
Plastic litter on Great Lakes beaches
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A recent study found most trash on Great Lakes beaches is plastic – consumer goods like water bottles and food wrappers.