EPA Bans Toxic TCE to Protect Michigan’s Groundwater
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a nationwide ban on trichloroethylene (TCE), a soil and groundwater contaminant found at over 300 sites in Michigan. TCE is commonly used as a solvent […]
US Senate Passes Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024
On December 5, 2024, the US Senate passed the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act of 2024 in a bipartisan vote. GLRI was established by Congress in 2010 to allow […]
Great Lakes Top 10 Most Invasive Species
Researchers released the top ten most invasive species in the Great Lakes in an article in the Journal of Great Lakes Research. There are 188 non-native species inhabiting the Great […]
Michigan Beaches Closed Due to High Levels of Bacteria
High levels of E. coli in the Great Lakes and Michigan’s inland lakes can cause beach closures throughout the summer. E. coli enters Michigan’s waterways from a variety of sources […]
The Impact of PFAS on Michigan’s Coastal Communities
PFAS are “forever chemicals” that make their way into Michigan’s groundwater and affect the health and economies of coastal communities. PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are hydrophobic chemicals found […]
Adopt A Beach Program Prevents Microplastic Pollution
The Alliance for the Great Lakes launched its Adopt a Beach program in 1991. Since then, volunteers have removed more than 9.7 million pieces of litter, that’s 535,000 pounds of […]
Economic Transformation through Great Lakes Region Freshwater Initiative
A conference of mayors in the Great Lakes region focused on utilizing the area’s freshwater resources to fuel economic revitalization. Many manufacturing processes require water, so the Great Lakes region […]
OSU to Receive $4.9M Federal Grant for Climate Adaptation Training
Ohio State University is getting $4.85 million of Inflation Reduction Act money to make first-ever “climate-ready” training affordable for the next generation of Great Lakes hydrologists, shoreline engineers, water treatment […]
Impacts of Historic Lack of Ice Coverage on the Great Lakes
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this year’s historic lack of ice coverage could have a big impact on people living in communities around the lake, as well […]
Threats to the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes contain one-fifth of the world’s freshwater, yet they face multiple challenges. Legislation like the Clean Water Act and the Great Lakes Compact help to protect and manage […]