Regional leaders push stronger Great Lakes ties

Regional leaders push stronger Great Lakes ties
Great Lakes Commission
About 120 public officials, business executives, and community leaders gathered to launch an effort called the Great Lakes Renaissance which is aimed at strengthening economic and environmental cooperation across the […]
About 120 public officials, business executives, and community leaders gathered to launch an effort called the Great Lakes Renaissance which is aimed at strengthening economic and environmental cooperation across the […]
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Regional leaders push stronger Great Lakes ties

Great Lakes Commission calls for continued action to address harmful algal blooms and water workforce challenges

Great Lakes Commission calls for continued action to address harmful algal blooms and water workforce challenges
Great Lakes Commission
Ann Arbor, Mich. – At its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in Toronto, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) highlighted opportunities for binational collaboration and
Ann Arbor, Mich. – At its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in Toronto, the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) highlighted opportunities for binational collaboration and
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Shifting sand is natural to Michigan’s dunes; how to cope is controversial

Shifting sand is natural to Michigan’s dunes; how to cope is controversial
Great Lakes Echo
By Olivia O’Neill Great Lakes sand dunes, especially those on the Lake Michigan shoreline, are threatened by erosion and fluctuating water levels, but there’s disagreement on alternative approaches to effectively address the problems.
By Olivia O’Neill Great Lakes sand dunes, especially those on the Lake Michigan shoreline, are threatened by erosion and fluctuating water levels, but there’s disagreement on alternative approaches to effectively address the problems.
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Shifting sand is natural to Michigan’s dunes; how to cope is controversial

Shorewood Nature Preserve restoration project aims to protect Lake Michigan shoreline

Shorewood Nature Preserve restoration project aims to protect Lake Michigan shoreline
Great Lakes Commission
A two-year restoration effort is getting underway at Shorewood Nature Preserve in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where volunteers and community groups are working to protect native habitat, improve public access and preserve […]
A two-year restoration effort is getting underway at Shorewood Nature Preserve in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where volunteers and community groups are working to protect native habitat, improve public access and preserve […]
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Shorewood Nature Preserve restoration project aims to protect Lake Michigan sho…

City installs new signs to encourage community participation in protecting Lake Michigan, local waterways

City installs new signs to encourage community participation in protecting Lake Michigan, local waterways
Great Lakes Commission
The City of Evanston, Illinois, recently installed new educational signs along bike paths and at local dog parks along Lake Michigan. The signs are designed to raise awareness about protecting […]
The City of Evanston, Illinois, recently installed new educational signs along bike paths and at local dog parks along Lake Michigan. The signs are designed to raise awareness about protecting […]
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Ontario investing $1.8 million in community projects to protect the Great Lakes

Ontario investing $1.8 million in community projects to protect the Great Lakes
Great Lakes Commission
The Ontario government is investing up to $1.8 million in community-led projects to make Great Lakes cleaner and healthier, through the fourth round of the Great Lakes Local Action Fund. […]
The Ontario government is investing up to $1.8 million in community-led projects to make Great Lakes cleaner and healthier, through the fourth round of the Great Lakes Local Action Fund. […]
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Ontario investing $1.8 million in community projects to protect the Great Lakes

Hikers’ tip to Michigan DNR hotline leads to rescue of 27 stranded sturgeon

Hikers’ tip to Michigan DNR hotline leads to rescue of 27 stranded sturgeon
Great Lakes Commission
Hikers spotted stranded lake sturgeon in a low-water channel of Michigan’s Ontonagon River, prompting three rescue missions that ultimately saved 27 threatened fish. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Keweenaw […]
Hikers spotted stranded lake sturgeon in a low-water channel of Michigan’s Ontonagon River, prompting three rescue missions that ultimately saved 27 threatened fish. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Keweenaw […]
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Hikers’ tip to Michigan DNR hotline leads to rescue of 27 stranded sturgeon

Romeoville begins construction on pumping station for Lake Michigan water project

Romeoville begins construction on pumping station for Lake Michigan water project
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Romeoville, Illinois has begun construction of a pumping and storage station on village-owned property behind the Lukancic Middle School track as part of its effort to bring Lake Michigan drinking […]
Romeoville, Illinois has begun construction of a pumping and storage station on village-owned property behind the Lukancic Middle School track as part of its effort to bring Lake Michigan drinking […]
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Michigan city continues push to replace thousands of lead water service lines

Michigan city continues push to replace thousands of lead water service lines
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas  Most households in Jackson, Michigan, get their water through lead pipes. But the city is making significant progress in changing that, an official said.
By Demonte Thomas  Most households in Jackson, Michigan, get their water through lead pipes. But the city is making significant progress in changing that, an official said.
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Michigan city continues push to replace thousands of lead water service lines

Project uses community input to guide tree planting in disadvantaged areas

Project uses community input to guide tree planting in disadvantaged areas
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas Shade, cooler temperatures and improved air quality are among the reasons Lansing, Michigan's “Restoring Roots” project is targeting disadvantaged neighborhoods that have historically had less tree cover and greater exposure to heat.
By Demonte Thomas Shade, cooler temperatures and improved air quality are among the reasons Lansing, Michigan's “Restoring Roots” project is targeting disadvantaged neighborhoods that have historically had less tree cover and greater exposure to heat.
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Project uses community input to guide tree planting in disadvantaged areas

Conservancy group plans new public trail in Ionia Natural Area

Conservancy group plans new public trail in Ionia Natural Area
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas  The Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy will make its Ionia Natural Area Trail available to the public in October.
By Demonte Thomas  The Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy will make its Ionia Natural Area Trail available to the public in October.
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Conservancy group plans new public trail in Ionia Natural Area
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