Water affordability advocates working on Capitol Hill are in wait-and-see mode until the composition of the next Congress is clear. Story by @circleofblue.bsky.social: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/10/28/d...

Despite rising living costs, water affordability legislation stalls - Great Lakes Now

Bills in Michigan and Congress to help low-income households have not passed.

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Proposal 2, or the Money Out of Politics ballot measure, could test the limits of how states can curb corporate influence in politics. Story by @iprnews.bsky.social and @grist.org: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/10/27/h...

High power bills, blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot - Great Lakes Now

Proposal 2, or the Money Out of Politics ballot measure, could test the limits of how states can curb corporate influence in politics.

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In our latest episode, join scientists and divers as they race to understand how ice shapes lake food webs in winter in part 2 of "Under The Ice." Then, journey back in time to a unique ecosystem hidden in the Great Lakes. Watch it MONDAY, 10/26 at 7:30p ET on Detroit PBS: youtu.be/fAVce053X6s

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The Trump administration is rolling back Endangered Species Act protections. Bees, birds and dozens of species could be in danger. Story by @wbez.org and @grist.org: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/10/20/t...

Sturgeon Fest released 1,500 baby sturgeon into the Maumee River to help restore historic populations. 1,200 visitors came to help with the restoration effort and learn about the fish Story by @michiganpublic.bsky.social: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/10/21/b...

Sturgeon Fest releases 1,500 fish with hopes of boosting Lake Erie population - Great Lakes Now

Sturgeon Fest released 1,500 baby sturgeon into the Maumee River to help restore historic populations on Saturday. 1,200 visitors came to help with the restoration effort and learn about the fish.

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Michigan lawmakers are the closest they’ve been in years to passing a statewide septic code that would increase inspections to guard against human fecal waste leaking into the state’s lakes, rivers and groundwater. Story by @circleofblue.bsky.social: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/10/14/m...

Michigan draws closer to state septic code  - Great Lakes Now

Michigan lawmakers are the closest they’ve been in years to passing a statewide septic code that would increase inspections to guard against human fecal waste leaking into the state’s lakes, rivers, a...

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Staff at the research lab has been cut by more than a third. Scientists are worried about its capacity to foresee crises. Story by @michiganadvance.com: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/10/12/g...

Great Lakes lab hit by DOGE is hanging on — for now  - Great Lakes Now

Staff cuts at an Ann Arbor-based research lab have scientists worried about its capacity to foresee crises.

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Northern Michigan tribes are releasing Arctic grayling for the second year in a row in hopes of restoring the native species. Questions remain about how many have already survived and how to adapt to climate change. Story by @iprnews.bsky.social and @grist.org: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/10/13/a...

A year into reintroduction, no grayling seen in Michigan wild. Hope remains - Great Lakes Now

Northern Michigan tribes are releasing Arctic grayling for the second year in a row, in hopes of restoring the native freshwater species. Questions remain about how many have already survived and how ...

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The U.S. Department of Energy said investing in the plants could keep them operating for 20 years beyond their existing licenses, now set to expire in the 2030s and 2040s. Catch the latest energy news from around the region: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/10/13/b...

Billions more dollars are pouring into the Great Lakes region’s nuclear plants - Great Lakes Now

More energy news with another setback for the Line 5 pipeline and an unconventional destination announced for iron ore from a new Minnesota mine.

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Great Lakes ports are navigating uncertainty with tariffs amid ongoing trade dispute between the US and Canada. www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/10/05/i...

Iron ore, steel shipments decline at Great Lakes ports due in part to Trump tariffs - Great Lakes Now

Great Lakes ports are navigating uncertainty with tariffs amid ongoing trade dispute between the US and Canada.

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The invasive spotted lanternfly is spreading across the country, threatening native ecosystems. At Watkins Glen State Park in New York, researchers are setting a trap for this invasive pest. This story was produced in collaboration with WXXI in Rochester, New York: youtu.be/5Kx4l75q0Lc

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University of Illinois scientist Kaiyu Guan’s research is focused on making sure the world’s food systems are resilient enough to keep pace with ever-growing demand. Story by @wbez.org and @grist.org: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/10/07/i...

Illinois environmental scientist wins prestigious ‘genius grant’ - Great Lakes Now

University of Illinois scientist Kaiyu Guan’s research is focused on making sure the world’s food systems are resilient enough to keep pace with ever-growing demand.

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The Ohio State University owns an island? Learn about the fascinating history of Gibraltar Island and how it’s helping to facilitate research to keep Lake Erie clean: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/10/07/t...

"The threat of invasive carp is becoming increasingly urgent as they move closer to Lake Michigan. Without action, we will be dealing with irreversible damage to our waters, native fish and local economies." www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/09/30/g...

Great Lakes lawmakers say delays on invasive carp barrier threaten ecosystems, economy - Great Lakes Now

Congressional lawmakers seek answers about delays on a project to keep invasive carp of the Great Lakes.

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What's happening beneath the ice? And what will it take to stop the spotted lanternfly? Our latest episode features the first part of a new documentary, "Under The Ice," and what's being done about an invasive pest wreaking havoc on our trees. Check it out: youtu.be/2_wFp73UWyU

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Can milkweed kill spotted lanternflies? Learn about how a community observation became a research question: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/09/29/i...

Is milkweed the nemesis needed for spotted lanternflies? - Great Lakes Now

Can milkweed kill spotted lanternflies? A community observation becomes a research question.

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A new children’s book seeks to tell the story of how fire is not just destructive, but also life-giving according to Anishinaabe teachings. www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/09/30/a...

Ishkode: A Collaboration Forged by Fire - Great Lakes Now

A new children’s book seeks to tell the story of fire from many perspectives, and how the element is not just destructive, but also life-giving according to Anishinaabe history.

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Join a team of divers and scientists working to uncover what happens beneath the ice in the first part of a new documentary. And learn how specially treated trees could help slow the spread of spotted lanternflies. Watch the new episode MONDAY, 9/28 at 7:30p ET on Detroit PBS: youtu.be/8OuihpmYC2Q

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The move by tribes follows the Whitmer administration’s request for a state agency to review the same permits using new guidance from a Michigan Supreme Court ruling. Story by @iprnews.bsky.social and @grist.org: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/09/23/m...

Michigan tribes file request to overturn state permits for Line 5 tunnel - Great Lakes Now

The move by tribes follows the Whitmer administration's request for a state agency to review the same permits using new guidance from a Michigan Supreme Court ruling.

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Fish kills are not uncommon in the Great Lakes region. Recently, more than 24,000 fish were killed on Ohio’s Maumee River. www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/09/16/o...

Ohio Fertilizer Spill Leads to Fish Kill - Great Lakes Now

Fish kills are not uncommon in the Great Lakes region. Recently, more than 24,000 fish were killed on Ohio’s Maumee River.

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Yesterday, we joined forces with @greatlakesnow.bsky.social and NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary for the first-ever livestream from Lake Huron’s Middle Island Sinkhole. A huge thank you to everyone who tuned in and asked questions! Check it out. 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNLr...

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Federal agencies say opening these lands will reduce wildfire risks and make timber more accessible. Experts, however, say the government is contradicting itself. Story by @insideclimatenews.org: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/09/16/f...

Formal Repeal of Roadless Rule Directly Threatens Midwest Wilderness - Great Lakes Now

Federal agencies say opening these lands will reduce wildfire risks and make timber more accessible. Experts, however, say the government is contradicting itself.

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Yesterday, we explored one of the most unique ecosystems of the Great Lakes. We teamed up with @hiddenbelow.bsky.social and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary for the first-ever livestream from Middle Island Sinkhole. You can watch it here if you missed it: youtube.com/live/PNLrp40...

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Long before Trump’s tariff war and attempts to change the name of Lake Ontario, Canada and the U.S. made an agreement to clean up the most polluted sites on the Great Lakes. Just recently, Nipigon Bay became one of the success stories. Story by @thenarwhal.ca: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/09/16/o...

Once polluted by industry, a Lake Superior bay is now in the clear - Great Lakes Now

Long before Trump’s tariff war and attempts to change the name of Lake Ontario, Canada and the U.S. made an agreement to clean up the most polluted sites on the Great Lakes. Just recently, Nipigon Bay...

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Travel back in time today! We're teaming up with @hiddenbelow.bsky.social and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to take you on a journey to a prehistoric underwater world. Tune in LIVE at 11 AM ET: www.facebook.com/events/17529...

We asked our audience what they thought about President Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario. Here are some of those responses: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/09/09/o...

Overwhelming majority of Great Lakes Now audience will not recognize 'Lake America' - Great Lakes Now

For one week, we asked what our community thinks about the U.S. president’s decision to rename Lake Ontario.

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It’s been two weeks since a truck rolled into an excavation site for Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline and caused what is thought to be among the largest natural gas spills in Wisconsin history. Catch the latest energy news from around the region: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/09/09/l...

Line 5 pipeline still shut down 2 weeks after natural gas spill - Great Lakes Now

More energy news as Gary, Indiana suffers a prolonged power outage and a Michigan utility asks for more time to negotiate a contentious plan to sell 13 aging dams.

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Lake Huron’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is home to at least 10 underwater sinkholes. On 9/16 at 11 AM ET, we're teaming up with @hiddenbelow.bsky.social and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary for a livestreamed exploration of this underwater world: www.greatlakesnow.org/hiddenbelow/

President Trump recently issued an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Google and Apple Maps have already made the change. We want to know what you think. Take our poll: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/09/02/p...

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How do you feel about the U.S. renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America?" The Great Lakes News Collaborative wants to know your thoughts.

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Some city residents went two weeks without power following storms. The federal program, ended by Trump, would have enabled many to access solar and batteries. Story by @canarymedia.com: www.greatlakesnow.org/2026/09/01/g...

Gary power outage underscores stakes of Solar for All cancellation - Great Lakes Now

Some city residents went two weeks without power following storms. The federal program, ended by Trump, would have enabled many to access solar and batteries.

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