The Great Northwoods is a treasure trove of natural beauty and ecological importance. At the Great Lakes Regional Center, we’re diving into the beauty of this region, celebrating and understanding … Read more
Anna Marie Zorn
Lake Erie: From Green to Clean
As the summer Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) season loads up, we’re keeping our eye on the Lake Erie blooms and can answer your most pressing questions. From the causes to … Read more
Blurred Tunnel Vision: Enbridge’s Risky Line 5 Expansions
Recently, the Michigan Public Service Commission granted Enbridge a site permit for the plan to relocate the dangerous Line 5 pipeline into a tunnel running under the Straits of Mackinac. … Read more
Bad River: A Line in the Sand
Bad River, a documentary film set for release on March 15, 2024, delves into the real-life David-and-Goliath battle over the Line 5 Pipeline between the Bad River Band of Lake … Read more
Northwoods SOS: Protecting Public Lands
With sparkling rivers, thousands of lakes, and acres of forests, it’s easy to picture the Great Northwoods on a page right out of an illustrated children’s fairy tale. For both … Read more
Line 5 Pipeline Threatens Freshwater for Millions
The 4.5-mile segment of Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac has ignited a firestorm of controversy, lawsuits, and grave concerns over its potential threat to the … Read more
Bad River Band Responds to Line 5 Shutdown Order
Court orders Line 5 to cease operation within the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ Reservation in three years A federal court on June 16th ordered … Read more
Water Is Life—and Central To Environmental Justice for Indigenous Communities
In the Chí’chil Biłdagoteel Historic District, also known as Oak Flat, golden sunlight illuminates the dramatic rock formations that are littered among the groves of large oak trees. While under … Read more
