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Elections have consequences, the saying goes, and for the Michigan Democratic party, the election last week resulted in a sweep of the race for governor and the legislature.
Now comes their opportunity to deliver on long-stalled environmental initiatives.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was re-elected and for the first time in almost 40 years, Democrats will be the majority in the legislature.
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The objects wouldn’t look out of place as decorative lanterns or centerpieces. But the winner of the 2019 Erie Hack did more than look nice, it was designed to capture debris from stormwater – including plastic, waste and needles – that normally go rushing into Lake Erie whenever there’s bad weather.
Benton Harbor residents should keep drinking bottled water, but EPA says filters work on lead
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Ohio Sea Grant research tracks veterinary antibiotics in Lake Erie watersheds
New Ohio Sea Grant research measured veterinary antibiotics in Lake Erie tributaries and found that some medications are prevalent in regional watersheds at low concentrations. The team also confirmed that across watersheds, antibiotic levels were associated with the density of livestock nearby. Read the full story by The Crescent-News. Read the full story
Hannah Reynolds – Administrative Coordinator
Hannah is the Administrative Coordinator for the GLC. In this role, she assists with administrative duties, meeting planning, communications, and the Great Lakes Sediment Nutrient Reduction Program (GLSNRP). Prior to coming to the Commission, Hannah worked for Eaton Conservation District as an Environmental Outreach Coordinator where she educated the public on water quality issues and…