Spreading ice in Detroit region leads to ice cutters, jam fears and ice fishing

Spreading ice in Detroit region leads to ice cutters, jam fears and ice fishing
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The long-term cold spell that has settled over Michigan has quickly expanded the ice cover on the Great Lakes and other waterways, forcing vessels to adapt, creating fears of ice […]
The long-term cold spell that has settled over Michigan has quickly expanded the ice cover on the Great Lakes and other waterways, forcing vessels to adapt, creating fears of ice […]
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Spreading ice in Detroit region leads to ice cutters, jam fears and ice fishing

Great Lakes ports launch study to expand river-lake cargo connections

Great Lakes ports launch study to expand river-lake cargo connections
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A group of Great Lakes ports and federal partners are launching a market study aimed at increasing cargo movements between the Great Lakes and the U.S. inland waterways system.  Read […]
A group of Great Lakes ports and federal partners are launching a market study aimed at increasing cargo movements between the Great Lakes and the U.S. inland waterways system.  Read […]
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Great Lakes ports launch study to expand river-lake cargo connections

Michigan pushes toward 100% clean energy by 2040 despite funding cuts

Michigan pushes toward 100% clean energy by 2040 despite funding cuts
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 By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Given dramatic changes in federal energy policy and spending, as well as possible reduction in state financial support for alternative energy projects, is Michigan still on target to reach its clean energy goals?

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 By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Given dramatic changes in federal energy policy and spending, as well as possible reduction in state financial support for alternative energy projects, is Michigan still on target to reach its clean energy goals?

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Michigan pushes toward 100% clean energy by 2040 despite funding cuts

PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish are dropping, study finds

PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish are dropping, study finds
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A new study published last month in the Journal of Great Lakes Research shows that PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish are on the decline as manufacturers have phased out […]
A new study published last month in the Journal of Great Lakes Research shows that PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish are on the decline as manufacturers have phased out […]
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PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish are dropping, study finds

All locked up: Winter maintenance efforts inside the Soo Locks

All locked up: Winter maintenance efforts inside the Soo Locks
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The Soo Locks have closed to marine traffic for their annual maintenance period, but the critical Great Lakes shipping gateway remains a hub of activity as engineers and technicians work […]
The Soo Locks have closed to marine traffic for their annual maintenance period, but the critical Great Lakes shipping gateway remains a hub of activity as engineers and technicians work […]
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All locked up: Winter maintenance efforts inside the Soo Locks

Lake Ontario is the least likely of all five Great Lakes to freeze over. Why?

Lake Ontario is the least likely of all five Great Lakes to freeze over. Why?
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Due to such factors as its depth, climate, and orientation, Lake Ontario is not nearly as susceptible to freezing over as the other four Great Lakes. Read the full story […]
Due to such factors as its depth, climate, and orientation, Lake Ontario is not nearly as susceptible to freezing over as the other four Great Lakes. Read the full story […]
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Lake Ontario is the least likely of all five Great Lakes to freeze over. Why?

Lake Erie is nearly frozen over: Could it hit a rare full freeze?

Lake Erie is nearly frozen over: Could it hit a rare full freeze?
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Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory show Lake Erie’s ice coverage surged from under 2% on January 14 to nearly 85% by January […]
Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory show Lake Erie’s ice coverage surged from under 2% on January 14 to nearly 85% by January […]
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Lake Erie is nearly frozen over: Could it hit a rare full freeze?

Data center concerns lead to push for a one-year moratorium on projects

Data center concerns lead to push for a one-year moratorium on projects
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By Karlee VanAntwerp

Critics of the proliferation of data centers are calling for a one-year moratorium on the approval of new projects.

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By Karlee VanAntwerp

Critics of the proliferation of data centers are calling for a one-year moratorium on the approval of new projects.

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Data center concerns lead to push for a one-year moratorium on projects

Environmental officials in U.S. and Canada meet to discuss Great Lakes successes, future priorities

Environmental officials in U.S. and Canada meet to discuss Great Lakes successes, future priorities
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Canadian officials met in Chicago last week to discuss shared priorities and success stories throughout the Great Lakes watershed following the 2025 State of […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Canadian officials met in Chicago last week to discuss shared priorities and success stories throughout the Great Lakes watershed following the 2025 State of […]
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Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?

Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?
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By Justin Fox Clausen

Lawmakers are making another effort to adopt Michigan’s first statewide septic code with mandatory inspections, intended to protect drinking water from contamination. It’s the only state without one.

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By Justin Fox Clausen

Lawmakers are making another effort to adopt Michigan’s first statewide septic code with mandatory inspections, intended to protect drinking water from contamination. It’s the only state without one.

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Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?
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