Clean Production and Toxics
Waterkeeper takes lead role in implementing Buffalo’s clean up plan
Waterkeepers have arisen in communities around the world as grassroots advocates for clean water and conservation of water resources. Usually these groups act as advocates outside of the government structures; however, the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper has moved from campaigning for cleanup, to leading the job itself.
Fish advisories still tough to swallow
Fish from the lakes can be safe to eat, but species, size and location matter.
State of the Lakes? Not that Great
After decades of monitoring the Great Lakes ecosystem, the Canadian and U.S governments still have only limited knowledge of the status of human and wildlife health in the Great Lakes and do not know whether that status is improving or getting worse.
Green chemistry calls heat up
While sipping lemonade on the lakeshore this summer, some of us had our bluetooth headsets on, intently listening to a telephone seminar series about safer, greener chemical products and processes that do not interfere with our health or, the health of our environment.
Meetings detail restoration spending plan
At community meetings across the region, representatives of the EPA explained how funds from the $475 million will be distributed.
Nipigon AOC receives final funding push
While the province and federal government came to the aid of Nipigon, municipalities across the Canadian side of the basin still struggle to find the third of funding for clean up projects expected of them.
Great Lakes United wins mining lawsuit
The Canadian Federal Court decision requires Environment Canada to make the mining industry annually report the toxic waste accumulating in tailings ponds and waste rock piles.
Volunteers speed spill response
In the event of a spill on the St. Lawrence River, a swift response is critical in minimizing damage. Understanding this, Save the River launched a cutting edge spill response program last year, connecting volunteers with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to assist in case of a spill on the River.
Does delisting mean clean?
When an area of concern is delisted, it doesn’t mean pristine waters. A healed hotspot still faces challenges and citizens must be vigilant to prevent relapse.
Superior mining onslaught
Around the globe, metallic sulfide and uranium mines have laid waste to watersheds. Today, potential mining sites literally surround Lake Superior. These projects threaten some of the most pristine areas of the Great Lakes region, and risk irreversible harm to one of the most magnificent lakes in the world.
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