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We know less about the bottom of the Great Lakes than the surface of Mars. But Lakebed 2030 is seeking to change that, creating benefits for the ecosystem and economy of the region in the process. Read more here: buff.ly/7DxgNOM
NEMWI has updated its Great Lakes and Water Legislation Tracker to reflect updates over the past month. Visit the tracker here: nemw.org/federal-great-lakes…
Back in September, the EPA granted the removal of the Beach Closings Beneficial Use Impairment (BUI) at the Maumee Area of Concern, moving the site closer to delisting. Read more about the Maumee AOC in our spotlight from earlier this year here: nemw.org/aoc-spotlight-maume…
NEMWI has updated and released its Manufacturing Legislative Tracker to reflect recent action in Congress. Visit NEMWI’s Manufacturing Legislative Tracker here: nemw.org/federal-great-lakes…
Last week the Bipartisan Affordability and American Jobs Act was introduced. The bill modifies the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act in an attempt to speed up energy permitting processes.
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The Northeast-Midwest Institute held a virtual briefing on the Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee’s (ICRCC) annual Invasive Carp Action Plan last week.
If you missed it, view the recording here: register.gotowebinar.com/rec…
The Senate passed a bill reauthorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for four years at $475 million, and will go towards AOC remediation, wildlife restoration, and invasive species prevention.
Read the bill here: congress.gov/bill/119th-cong…
The Northeast-Midwest Institute is excited to announce its Fall 2026 intern team, with five interns from colleges and states across the Northeast-Midwest region.
The 2026-2027 Super El Niño is expected to be one of the largest in 150 years, with varying global impacts. Read more about what makes a Super El Nino so “Super” in our newsletter:
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NEMWI has updated the Environmental Protection Agency Tracker reflecting the recent repeal in greenhouse gas requirements for U.S. power plants. Visit the tracker here. nemw.org/nemwi-environmental…
Great Lakes Senators sent a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers making clear the costs of any further delays in the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, emphasizing the risk of invasive carp entering Lake Michigan.
More here: conta.cc/4d8qxXt
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing last week exploring ways to innovate the methods the country uses to prevent and mitigate disasters including AI detection and rapid response programs.
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The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing to receive testimony on pending legislation. Among topics of discussion were energy efficiency, national parks, and cybersecurity for utilities.
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This Thursday October 1st, at 2:00 pm, the Northeast-Midwest Institute will host a briefing on the Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee’s (ICRCC) annual Invasive Carp Action Plan.
Register for the briefing here: attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg…
The piping plover has made a remarkable recovery in the Great Lakes region over the past 40 years. However, a memo released last week by the Trump Administration could disrupt this and change what it means to protect endangered species.
Read more here: conta.cc/4y9gfP2
The House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries recently discussed bill H.R. 3717, which provides for a critical response to invasive golden mussels to mitigate, control, and eradicate threats to aquatic ecosystems across the country.
