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.
An emergency training facility in Duluth, Minnesota, used by local fire departments, Lake Superior College students, and agencies from out of state is facing an expensive environmental challenge: millions of […]
By Karlee VanAntwerp
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will give out $400,000 in grants for research about PFAS on farmlands and livestock.
From the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, to PFAS contamination and pipeline threats to Michigan waterways, three profiles in honor of Women’s History Month highlight women leading the fight for […]
Washington, D.C. – A binational coalition of regional agencies, Indigenous Nations, legislators, local communities, and business, maritime and environmental groups today released shared priorities for restoring the Great
PFAS are posing a threat to the Great Lakes, one of America’s most vital water resources. Here’s what we’re learning about how PFAS are getting into the lakes, the risks […]
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 […]
The U.S. Congress has approved a funding bill to protect the Great Lakes, fund construction on the Soo Locks, help prevent flooding, and mitigate PFAS contamination. Read the full story […]
Earlier this week, the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network announced an interactive mapping tool to help protect Michigan anglers looking to reel in a meal. Read the full story by […]
In Michigan, a new testing requirement for PFAS could delay dredging projects around the state ― a move that stakeholders warn could significantly increase shipping costs, close harbors and hurt […]
Chicago is exploring ways to manage the contamination of PFAS in the water supply through stricter regulations of PFAS manufacturers. Read the full story by Inside Climate News.