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By Lily Cole
Residents of Midland County, Michigan, who were affected by the disastrous Edenville flood are still feeling the effects six years later.
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A proposed Trump administration budget could significantly reduce federal science funding and threaten critical tools used by communities to track Great Lakes water quality, protect public health, and support local […]
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When the U.S. Supreme Court weakened federal protections for wetlands three years ago, state law in Michigan held the line. Lawmakers are now trying to redraw that line with a […]
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Great Lakes researchers are facing existential threats due to proposed federal budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The administration has proposed slashing NOAA’s funding, specifically targeting its […]
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Canadians are shying away from going to the United States but their appetite to travel is still strong
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A new bill would designate the Great Lakes Commission as the Regional Great Lakes Partnership under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Regional Ocean Partnerships Program. This designation ensures that […]
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By Owen McCarthy
A new study finds more natural methods of bolstering Christmas tree survival are more effective than chemical treatments.
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Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania, typically gets state and federal money to add sand to its beaches. This summer’s work will start in July with only state funds. […]
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By Riley Wilson
Rising levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination are prompting scientists to question whether the Great Lakes can safely sustain surrounding communities. A recent study shows signs of declining PFAS pollution in these waters using archived fish.
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By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov
Michigan is accelerating its transition to electric school buses, with dozens of districts adding new vehicles through a state-funded program aimed at replacing older diesel fleets.
