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The bipartisan Ohio River Restoration Program Act will clean up and protect one of the nation's most important waterways, with resources to restore wildlife habitat, improve flood resilience, and clean up pollution that contaminates drinking water.
The bipartisan Ohio River Restoration Program Act will clean up and protect one of the nation's most important waterways, with resources to restore wildlife habitat, improve flood resilience, and clean up pollution that contaminates drinking water.
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Good news is always welcome!
The bipartisan Ohio River Restoration Program Act will clean up and protect one of the nation's most important waterways, with resources to restore wildlife habitat, improve flood resilience, and clean up pollution that contaminates drinking water.
The bipartisan Ohio River Restoration Program Act will clean up and protect one of the nation's most important waterways, with resources to restore wildlife habitat, improve flood resilience, and clean up pollution that contaminates drinking water.
Sure, dunking carp while waterskiing is peak Illinois behavior. But invasive carp reaching the Great Lakes isn't quite as funny. That's why we're so glad the #BrandonRoad project is moving forward this year!
www.milwaukeemag.com/carp-lake-mi...
www.milwaukeemag.com/carp-lake-mi...
The Weird Way Some Folks Are Dealing With the Carp Threat to Lake Michigan
Cut the carp.
www.milwaukeemag.com
September 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Sure, dunking carp while waterskiing is peak Illinois behavior. But invasive carp reaching the Great Lakes isn't quite as funny. That's why we're so glad the #BrandonRoad project is moving forward this year!
www.milwaukeemag.com/carp-lake-mi...
www.milwaukeemag.com/carp-lake-mi...
Tomorrow is the last day to submit comments to EGLE asking that the tunnel permitting process considers the entire length of the tunnel. (Seems obvious, but so far, it only looks at the "portals" in and out of the Straits.) Urge stronger protections today: support.nwfactionfund.org/page/80748/a...
This year marks the 15th anniversary since the #KalamazooRiver oil spill, which today serves as a warning against the massive threat the #Line5 oil pipeline poses to the Great Lakes. Act against Line 5 today: 📝 ow.ly/uaj650WwHrA
Read more:📲 www.michiganpublic.org/environment-...
Read more:📲 www.michiganpublic.org/environment-...
Environmental groups use anniversary of Kalamazoo River oil spill to warn about Enbridge Line 5
The massive oil spill in the Kalamazoo River 15 years ago polluted the water and shoreline and left oil-coated wildlife. More than a million gallons of oil was recovered along a more than 35 mile stre...
www.michiganpublic.org
August 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Tomorrow is the last day to submit comments to EGLE asking that the tunnel permitting process considers the entire length of the tunnel. (Seems obvious, but so far, it only looks at the "portals" in and out of the Straits.) Urge stronger protections today: support.nwfactionfund.org/page/80748/a...
Thank you @patagonia.com. The #GreatLakes are too important to skip on scrutiny when it comes to blasting new infrastructure through them. www.patagoniaworks.com/press/2025/8...
Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert's public comment on Enbridge Line 5 'oil tunnel' project — Patagonia Works
Below is the comment submitted to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy by Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert regarding the proposed Enbridge Line 5 “oil pipeline” project. Patagonia ...
www.patagoniaworks.com
August 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Thank you @patagonia.com. The #GreatLakes are too important to skip on scrutiny when it comes to blasting new infrastructure through them. www.patagoniaworks.com/press/2025/8...
Building a tunnel under the Straits is risky; doing it without proper permitting processes is reckless.
Read more from our director of climate and energy, Beth Wallace.
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Read more from our director of climate and energy, Beth Wallace.
www.bridgemi.com/guest-commen...
Opinion | Permitting precedent imperils Michigan’s waters | Bridge Michigan
The potential consequences of this precedent extend far beyond the Line 5 project. If Michigan fails to require complete permitting, it opens the door for other industries to argue for similar exempti...
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April 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Building a tunnel under the Straits is risky; doing it without proper permitting processes is reckless.
Read more from our director of climate and energy, Beth Wallace.
www.bridgemi.com/guest-commen...
Read more from our director of climate and energy, Beth Wallace.
www.bridgemi.com/guest-commen...
Some of our NWF staff meeting with Congress this week to champion #healthylakes as our part of @healthylakes.org
This week we're in DC for Great Lakes Day! Advocates from across the region will be meeting with their members of Congress to champion clean water and Great Lakes restoration. Learn more about our policy priorities: buff.ly/N9vuKsa
#GreatLakes #CleanWater
#GreatLakes #CleanWater
March 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Some of our NWF staff meeting with Congress this week to champion #healthylakes as our part of @healthylakes.org
Reposted by NWF Great Lakes Regional Center
Over 6,700 river miles have been cleared of dams and barriers
January 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Over 6,700 river miles have been cleared of dams and barriers
On Monday (1/27) at 10 am ET, the state of MI v. Enbridge has oral arguments. These will be the substantive arguments for their entire case. Pack the virtual courtroom with us on Monday and let them know you're paying attention to the ticking time bomb, Line 5. www.youtube.com/c/HonJamesSJ...
Hon. James S. Jamo Virtual Courtroom
The Hon. James S. Jamo of the Ingham County 30th Circuit Court will hold his Virtual Courtroom via livestream on this channel.
If you are interested in viewing proceedings on a particular case, you ...
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January 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
On Monday (1/27) at 10 am ET, the state of MI v. Enbridge has oral arguments. These will be the substantive arguments for their entire case. Pack the virtual courtroom with us on Monday and let them know you're paying attention to the ticking time bomb, Line 5. www.youtube.com/c/HonJamesSJ...
👋🏻 New kid on the block getting our feet wet on BlueSky. Who should we follow? Would love to get your Great Lakes/eco/starter packs recs! 🌊
January 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
👋🏻 New kid on the block getting our feet wet on BlueSky. Who should we follow? Would love to get your Great Lakes/eco/starter packs recs! 🌊