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When author Michael Williams got permission 10 years ago to search a little-known photo archive at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, he was on a hunt for old pictures of the Rogers Park neighborhood. More...
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The proposal from the Lake Carriers' Association involves widening the river channel by dredging a large bowl-shaped area of shallow water and removing the nearby Eagle Avenue Bridge. More...
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If the Asian carp mustering in the waterways south of Chicago actually do gobble their way into Lake Michigan and topple the multibillion dollar Great Lakes fishery, it won't be a first. More...
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DTE Energy says radioactive water flooded some areas of its Fermi 2 nuclear power plant in southeastern Michigan. More...
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The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has issued a reminder that the deadline of January 1 is approaching for submitting new applications to the St. Lawrence River Research and Education Fund (SLRREF). More...
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Hydraulic fracturing -- that contentious part of the gas drilling process involving high-pressure injections of water, sand and chemicals deep underground -- took center stage on Tuesday with two forums in Washington and a decision by the New York State Legislature to ban the practice until more is known about its health and environmental impacts. More...
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The LCS Fort Worth splashed down in the Menominee River Saturday morning with local, state and national dignitaries marking the occasion. More...
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The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Stakeholders and Technical Quality Leads are sponsoring the First Annual GLRI Quality Technical Conference, to be held Dec. 7-9, 2010, in Chicago, Ill., and via webinar. More...
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Michigan lawmakers voted this week to keep a fee on gasoline meant to fund pollution cleanups -- mostly so they can continue to raid it to fill state budget gaps instead. More...
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A binational coalition of over 70 mayors fear that the proposed maritime shipment of 16 giant radioactive steam generators from Ontario's Bruce Power to Sweden for recycling could release radioactivity into the water in the event of an accident during shipment. More...
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Waukesha should switch from using multiple wells to buying Lake Michigan water, and return its treated wastewater either directly to the lake or a tributary stream, the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission recommends. More...
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As the fall gives way to the winter and north winds howl in Michigan, there have been plenty of recent developments in off-shore wind energy nationally and in Michigan. More...
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A citizens' task force organized by Brockton, Ont. municipal council to solve toxic algae bloom problems in Lake Rosalind is the way local government should work. More...
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Sooper Yooper: Environmental Defender, a book for young readers published by Thunder Bay Press, tells the story of an environmental superhero who defends the Great Lakes from foreign invaders of an aquatic nature. More...
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Big River Fish Company, based in Pearl, Illinois, decided that instead of lamenting the way that Asian carp were taking over Great Lakes fishing areas, they would turn it into a profitable business opportunity. More...
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The issue wasn't whether a canal boat could handle the Great Lakes or ocean waves. The big question was, "Will the lock in Chicago be closed on account of Asian carp?" More...
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A bat management response plan concerning white-nose bat syndrome (WNS) was introduced to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) at its November meeting in order to take action on the issue in early January. More...
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The brand of the Great Lakes Bay Region, Van Deventer said, allows Saginaw, Bay and Midland counties to be prepared for the future from a regional standpoint and bring good jobs for economic development. More...
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The world's largest lakes are warming along with the air -- and sometimes at faster rates -- but the intensity of the warming trend differs strikingly around the globe, a new study by two scientists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory says. More...
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The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is asking its member cities to take a long, hard look at how their storm water is managed in an effort to create a list of alternatives and best practices for municipalities. More...
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A nearly $300,000 federal grant will help fund a group's efforts to reduce lead exposure in Detroit, improve the environment and draw private investment to the city. More...
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For the 250,000 Michigan customers who pay for water coming out of Lake Huron, your rates will be going up. However, officials from Genesee County, Lapeer County, and Sanilac County have a plan to reduce the cost over time. More...
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Offshore wind debated, but statewide rules will have to wait
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Testimony was taken for the first time Tuesday on comprehensive offshore wind turbine legislation, which seems destined to remain in committee as the Michigan Legislature ends its term this week. More... -
The National Park Service will hold four meetings, starting today, to get input on its long-range plans for Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior. A big focus will be on what to do about long-term private leases on the island that are nearing expiration. More...
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For the 250,000 Michigan customers who pay for water coming out of Lake Huron, your rates will be going up. However, officials from Genesee County, Lapeer County, and Sanilac County have a plan to reduce the cost over time. More...