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August 16, 2024
Great Lakes Water is Staying in the Great Lakes
On August 5th, the New York Times opinion section published a piece by Arizona State University professor Dr. Jay Famiglietti where he asked Will We Have to Pump the Great […]
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August 12, 2024
Illinois First Great Lakes State to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Bottles in Hotels
Chicago, IL (August 12, 2024) – On Friday, Governor Pritzker signed the Small Single-Use Plastic Bottle Act (SB2960) into law, which requires hotels with 50 or more rooms to eliminate the […]
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August 1, 2024
The 2024 Election Season and the Great Lakes
As the 2024 election season ramps up, voters are getting ready to cast their ballots. They’re researching candidate platforms, attending events, asking tough questions of candidates, and talking with family, […]