Regulation

Will EPA continue to help the Great Lakes?

By • Apr 6, 2018

The federal government has played a huge role in reviving the Great Lakes -- but some in the region wonder how strong that support is these days.

For two straight years, the Trump administration proposed slashing funds for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Both times, Republicans and Democrats worked together to restore the $300 million allocation. That's the good news.

Now the EPA -- a crucial partner in keeping the Great Lakes healthy -- is in turmoil.

Documentary hits water use battles along Great Lakes

By • Apr 3, 2018

Our colleagues at Great Lakes Now have released a half-hour documentary that examines some of the hottest water use issues in the region.

Can bubbles keep Asian carp out of Great Lakes?

By • Mar 28, 2018
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

There's no shortage of theories for stopping the Asian carp's move toward the Great Lakes. Big gates, underwater electric barriers, annoying sound -- all have been used or talked about as solutions.

Now, add bubbles. That was the winning idea from "Carp Tank," a $500,000 competition that wrapped up in Michigan this week.

Developer wants action on stalled Lake Erie wind farm

By • Mar 26, 2018
Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation

A Cleveland company trying to build a set of wind turbines on Lake Erie has been waiting since July for the state to certify its project. This month, the group filed another set of reports in the hopes of moving the process forward.


Congress continues funding for Great Lakes

By • Mar 22, 2018
Healing Our Waters Coalition

Key federal funding for the Great Lakes has survived again thanks to Congress.

This is the second time President Trump proposed a big cut to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. And Congress restored it full: $300 million for the 2019 budget year. 

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