The director of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says Michigan’s efforts to curb the farm pollution that fuels Lake Erie’s toxic green algae are not working. Read the full story by Bridge Michigan.
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Agreement to protect Great Lakes celebrates 50th anniversary
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Researchers meet to discuss ways to reduce microplastics in the Great Lakes
Researchers from the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University met in Traverse City, Michigan, to discuss the impacts of microplastics pollution. More than 22 million pounds of plastic go into the Great Lakes every year. Read the full story by WKBD-TV – Detroit, MI. Read the full story
COMMENTARY: U.S. Army Corps’ PolyMet decision presents an opportunity on climate
More than a month after one of the world’s oldest common loons was injured and vanished from a wildlife refuge in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the bird was spotted back in the refuge this week – and he might not be swimming alone. Read the full story by MLive. Read the full story
Michigan’s popular Soo Locks Boat Tours under new ownership
Interlake Maritime Services, through its new subsidiary, Soo Maritime Services, will now oversee operations of the tour boats Hiawatha, Bide-A-Wee and Holiday that have provided river and lock tours in the Upper Peninsula for more than six decades. Read the full story by MLive. Read the full story
A rising tide of infrastructure funding floats new hope for Great Lakes shipping
The Biden administration has set aside $17 billion to improve maritime infrastructure, money that many want to invest into capital improvements at Great Lakes ports. Read the full story by NPR. Read the full story