Steel pollution still plagues Northwest Indiana 

Steel pollution still plagues Northwest Indiana 
Great Lakes Echo
By Lillian Williams Water and air pollution caused by steel production has been negatively affecting residents of Northwest Indiana for over a century. Environmental advocates say the damage continues. 
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As plastics clog the Great Lakes, industry presses to make more and downplays dangers, Tribune analysis finds

As plastics clog the Great Lakes, industry presses to make more and downplays dangers, Tribune analysis finds
Great Lakes Commission
Over 22 million pounds of plastic waste enter the Great Lakes annually; however, this pollution remains largely unregulated, and plastics manufacturing is projected to drastically increase. Read the full story […]
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Bat populations plummet in Minnesota as white-nose syndrome spreads

Bat populations plummet in Minnesota as white-nose syndrome spreads
Great Lakes Echo
By Carly Carter Bat populations are plummeting in Minnesota as the deadly white-nose syndrome spreads across caves.
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Coastal Conservation Youth Corps hitting the waterfront in Kincardine

Coastal Conservation Youth Corps hitting the waterfront in Kincardine
Kincardine News
CCYC is being held in Kincardine from July 7 to 9, Grand Bend from July 21 to 23, and Goderich from July 28 to 30.
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Conservation Kick and Environmental Markets: Project Archive

Conservation Kick and Environmental Markets: Project Archive
Great Lakes Commission
Archived project materials
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Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution

Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution
Great Lakes Echo
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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Province providing $1.5 million for Great Lakes protection

Province providing $1.5 million for Great Lakes protection
Great Lakes Commission
Ontario is investing $1.5 million into a new Local Blue Economy Growth Fund aimed at protecting the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin through projects that improve water quality, […]
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House passes bill to reauthorize Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding

House passes bill to reauthorize Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding
Great Lakes Commission
Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet of Michigan celebrated the bipartisan American Water Stewardship Act after it passed the U.S. House. This allows reauthorization of funds for several regional water quality programs […]
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Green energy boosters stress long-term savings

Green energy boosters stress long-term savings
Great Lakes Echo

By Madison Merrell

Upfront costs of clean energy projects such as wind and solar may be high but the long-term savings on fuel and increased reliability more than offset those initial costs, experts say.

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