May 7, 2026 | Great Lakes, Wind
This titanic network of interconnected freshwater lakes with a surface area larger than New England, New York, and New Jersey combined is theoretically ideal for wind farms. Winds sweeping across the lakes are stronger, more consistent, and less turbulent than those...
May 7, 2026 | Featured, Great Lakes, Solar, Water, Wind
The U.S. Coast Guard will deploy autonomous surface drones across the Great Lakes from May through October to strengthen maritime surveillance and emergency response operations. The deployment marks one of the service’s latest steps toward integrating unmanned systems...
Apr 16, 2026 | Great Lakes, Sustainability, Water
Ohio officials have urged Congress to reauthorize the soon-to-expire Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), describing it as a crucial tool for protecting drinking water, fighting invasive species and supporting a regional economy worth trillions. Launched in...
Mar 19, 2026 | Data Centers, Detroit, Featured, Great Lakes, Water
Detroit may soon join a growing number of Michigan communities hoping to place restrictions on data centers before construction even begins. At their meeting on March 17, the Detroit City Council approved a resolution asking Mayor Mary Sheffield to not issue any data...
Mar 12, 2026 | Great Lakes, Water
With a major Great Lakes restoration program set to expire this year and infrastructure funding nearing its end, freshwater advocates traveled to the nation’s capital last week to press Congress to maintain support for clean water programs across the region. Great...
Mar 12, 2026 | Featured, Great Lakes, Water
The Great Lakes provide water to hundreds of cities and tribal nations, from Chicago to Duluth to Toronto. Despite the distance, local leaders across the region are realizing they have a lot in common. Now, these leaders are joining together to advocate for their...
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