Last month, Chicago struck a deal to sell Lake Michigan water to a city 35 miles southwest of the city. Here’s what to know about this historic water deal. Read the full story by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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If you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em: Illinois fisheries rebrand the invasive Asian carp
Illinois fishery managers rebrand four invasive species of carp as copi. They hope the new name will help the bountiful fish land on more restaurant menus and grocery lists and eventually slow the carp’s march toward the Great Lakes. Read the full story by WBUR-FM – Boston, MA. Read the full story
Marathon mine builder waits on permits
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