Last February, when Elon Musk called the U.S. Agency for International Development “a criminal organization” that had outlived its usefulness, the full calamitous measure of closing the world’s most important human aid organization was not yet apparent overseas or in America. Seven months later it is brutally apparent. Across the planet a shameful retreat is […] The post “America First” Puts Big Hurt on International Water Programs appeared first on Circle of Blue.| Circle of Blue
Every dollar that the federal government directs to state environment departments enables the Great Lakes and every other region to steward natural resources, yielding many times the value of the federal contribution. State environment departments make the case daily that they merit more financial support, not less. That is why Circle of Blue’s opinion desk […] The post Slashing Federal Budget Is Big Problem for State Environment Agencies appeared first on Circle of Blue.| Circle of Blue
By Lisa John Rogers, Great Lakes Now; August 27, 2025 The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water. […] The post Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs PFAS Reduction Act appeared first on Circle of Blue.| Circle of Blue
Explore the Klamath River's transformation as salmon return home following the historic removal of four dams.| Circle of Blue
Explore the beauty of the Great Lakes, where breathtaking sand dunes meet the crystal-clear waters of Lake Michigan.| Circle of Blue