https://www.wcmu.org/tags/freshwater Freshwater en-US Copyright Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:34:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-27/research-centers-in-the-great-lakes-region-change-the-scope-of-global-freshwater-ecology A new study examines the uniqueness of work that research centers conduct in the Great Lakes region, highlighting their importance amid dramatic changes in federal funding. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:34:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-27/research-centers-in-the-great-lakes-region-change-the-scope-of-global-freshwater-ecology Akia Thrower, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-02-27/controversial-water-bill-splits-farmers-environmental-groups Environmental groups say a bill introduced last week could end state oversight of water withdrawals.Bill supporters, however, say the measure would keep… Tue, 27 Feb 2018 22:36:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2018-02-27/controversial-water-bill-splits-farmers-environmental-groups https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-12-27/judge-orders-township-to-give-nestle-a-permit Osceola Township will be required to issue a permit to Nestle Waters for a pumping station.A judge ruled last week that the township didn’t have grounds… Wed, 27 Dec 2017 18:53:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-12-27/judge-orders-township-to-give-nestle-a-permit https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2017-06-12/michigan-boating-week-shines-spotlight-on-the-great-lakes-state Fresh Water is one of Michigan’s greatest resources. June tenth through the sixteenth residents and visitors are encouraged to celebrate access to… Mon, 12 Jun 2017 10:47:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2017-06-12/michigan-boating-week-shines-spotlight-on-the-great-lakes-state