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Ironically, while the U.S. government is struggling to maintain the lake trout in its native Great Lakes, it's also trying to eliminate the species from Yellowstone National Park, where it has become established as an invader. More...
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Less than ten years ago, the U.S. Geological Survey found household drugs and chemicals in almost every body of water they sampled, but little has been done to address the issue since then. More...
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After several days of stinging criticism over statements that the Great Lakes were "awash in water" that could help the dry West, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson has taken it back. More...
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To some, a growing mat of American lotus on Gilbralter Bay near Detroit is a sign of improved water quality, while others see it as a monster out of control. More...
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Pass the Great Lakes compact now, before more people start thinking like New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson. More...
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Scientists believe climate change is lowering water levels in the lake. Locals believe there's another culprit. CBC investigates. More...
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Autumn color hitting it's peak in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
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The arrival of autumn in the Upper Peninsula has become the topic of many conversations, not only in Michigan, but also nationwide. More... -
Illinois lawmakers Friday criticized Indiana's Department of Environmental Management for the state's proposal to allow five years for U.S. Steel to comply with U.S. standards for dumping chemicals into the Grand Calumet River. More...
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Under a proposal announced Friday by NY Department of Environmental Conservation, the Eastern Lake Ontario Barrier Beach and Wetland Complex would become a Natural Heritage Area. More...
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The International Joint Commission is doing a water quality study in 2008 and the area of Ajax, Ontario, will be part of it. More...
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Imagine pulling the plug on a giant bathtub. That's what one residents' group claims is happening in the Great Lakes, the largest of which recently hit its lowest point on record for the month of September. More...
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Indiana is reportedly moving to relax limits on toxic chemicals or heavy metals dumped into a Lake Michigan tributary by the sprawling U.S. Steel mill in Gary. More...
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Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm responded angrily to a proposal by a presidential candiate to send water from the Great Lakes to western states. More...
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An ecosystem-disrupting bighead carp has caught in a lake in southeastern Minnesota, well north of its usual range. More...
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Ohio communities and industries violated federal clean water standards in 2005 more often than in any other state, an environmental group contends, though state officials say more stringent reporting may be a factor. More...
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Dow Chemical says it has agreed to come up with a plan to show USEPA how it intends to clean up dioxin toxic waste from the Tittabawassee River. More...
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Eight facilities in Kent and Ottawa counties have dumped more pollutants into lakes and rivers than allowed by federal law, according to a report by the Environment Michigan Research & Policy Center. More...
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A $1.6 billion steel slab plant proposed for Minnesota's Iron Range has been given the green light by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. More...
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One of three engineers accused of covering up problems at the Davis-Besse nuclear plant - which was shut down in 2002 after extensive corrosion was found on a reactor - may be forced to testify against the other two. More...
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From epicurean potlucks and nature deficit disorder, to social justice for migrant workers and building green roofs, the sixth annual Great Lakes Bioneers conference will address a gamut of environmental and social issues. More...
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A branch of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has been honored with a nationwide award celebrating its performance over the last year. More...
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This site provides a wealth of useful information for spending autumn in Ohio. Check here for driving tours, events, haunted happenings, fall color reports and more. More...
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Boaters and water lovers concerned about record-low water levels on Lake Superior can take some comfort in the fact the situation isn't as bad on Lake Erie. More...
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Commercial pesticide use reported in Monroe county dropped by 14 percent between 2004 and 2005, according to a new report by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. More...
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Air pollution, water contamination, shoreline development and invasive species are among the most pressing threats to the Indiana Dunes Natonal Lakeshore, according to a recent study. More...