The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan has a new exhibit featuring sculptures made from recycled plastic to spread awareness about Great Lakes pollution. Read the full story by WZZM – TV – Grand Rapids, MI.
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COMMENTARY: Great Lakes invaders storm a Chicago beach and next to no one notices
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Evers hopes to address ‘forever chemicals,’ conserve land, protect the Great Lakes in his newest budget proposal
Gov. Tony Evers is hoping to use some of Wisconsin’s 2023-25 budget to address environmental issues. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Read the full story