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Author Archives: Gary Wilson

Gary Wilson is a Chicago-based contributor who has reported on Great Lakes issues for public media since 2011.

Wild geese swim on the Detroit River with the city skyline in the background
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Detroit River nonprofit launches toxic sediment cleanup initiative with $350 million funding target

Avatar photo by Gary Wilson May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

The Friends of the Detroit River and LimnoTech are spearheading efforts to secure funding for the Detroit River cleanup, a $1 billion project aimed at removing toxic sediment by 2030. $350 million in local funding is required to unlock federal funds.

Gretchen Whitmer delivers State of the State address.
Posted inNews

Environment on the sidelines in Whitmer’s State of the State address

Avatar photo by Gary Wilson February 27, 2025March 1, 2025
Posted inNews

Michigan budget update: What’s in it for water affordability, pollution cleanup and septic codes?

Avatar photo by Gary Wilson February 9, 2025February 9, 2025
Michigan legislature
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Lame duck ends, environmental bills left in the dust

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Gary Wilson, Brian Allnutt and Nina Misuraca Ignaczak December 22, 2024December 22, 2024
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Michigan’s environmental groups demand urgent action in lame duck session

Avatar photo by Gary Wilson November 17, 2024November 17, 2024
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Could a Kamala Harris presidency spark federal action on drinking water affordability?

Avatar photo by Gary Wilson October 16, 2024October 16, 2024
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Detroit River toxic cleanup continues to stall

Avatar photo by Gary Wilson September 11, 2024September 12, 2024
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Michigan Dems’ unfinished business: Will EJ priorities move in 2024?

Avatar photo by Gary Wilson January 10, 2024January 19, 2024
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Benton Harbor activists put spotlight on looming drinking water financial crisis in new report

Avatar photo by Gary Wilson October 12, 2023January 19, 2024
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Study identifies leading and lagging states in the Great Lakes region on flood resilience

Avatar photo by Gary Wilson September 20, 2023January 19, 2024

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