Great Lakes Region Pivots From Fossil Fuels

In shift from coal and oil, water use and quality hang in the balance.

Small Lake Erie Algae Bloom Predicted, But Work Isn’t Done

Researchers hone plans to cut phosphorus and mitigate future blooms.

Congress Strengthens Great Lakes Oil Pipeline Oversight

Pipeline safety bill includes three provisions directed at Line…

Waukesha Great Lakes Diversion Approved

Governors vote to allow Wisconsin city to use Lake Michigan water in first exception to binational agreement.

Waukesha Awaits Great Lakes Water Diversion Decision

Approval of Wisconsin city’s request for Lake Michigan water is first test of bi-national agreement.

Waukesha Another Step Closer To Great Lakes Water

A regional committee found that the city meets the requirements for an out-of-basin diversion, with conditions.

Lake Huron’s 9 Aquaculture Farms Drawn Into Michigan Legislative Furor

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Ontario and Michigan express caution about expansions.

Great Lakes Oil Pipeline in Violation of Operating Agreement, Groups Allege

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Michigan urged to terminate Line 5 crossing in the Straits of Mackinac.

Lack of Legal Authority Stymies Great Lakes Aquaculture

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Michigan decides against pursuit of fish farms in public waters of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.

Study: Line 5 Oil Spill Would Inundate Large Swaths Of Great Lakes Shoreline

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Researchers identify areas where oil could spread in Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.

Limits Set To Stop Lake Erie Algae Blooms

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U.S. and Canada agree to reduce phosphorus levels 40 percent.
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Binational Commission Calls For Public Trust Framework For Great Lakes

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States and provinces have made significant strides to prevent…