Advocating for Protection and Restoration Funding during Great Lakes Week

Written By Hadley Haas, Policy Intern Every year, Great Lakes Week presents opportunities for Great Lakes advocates to interact with members of the U.S. Congress. This annual event is hosted…

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PFAS Pollution: Overview and Update on Muskegon County

Written By: Evan Hall In Michigan, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) continues to pose an environmental and public health challenge as testing for PFAS chemicals has increased, revealing more affected…

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In a Record High Year, Harmful Algae Endured into the Fall for Muskegon County’s Largest Lakes

By: Evan Hall, WMEAC Policy Intern A type of toxic algae stemming from harmful algae blooms or HABs known as cyanobacteria, present in many Muskegon County lakes, has reached its…

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