MI U.S. Senators Stabenow, Peters Urge Funding for Great Lakes Heavy Icebreaker

<> MI U.S. Senators Stabenow, Peters Urge Funding for Great Lakes Heavy Icebreaker - Heavy ice cover seen in recent winters has seriously impaired commercial shipping and economic activity in the Great Lakes -- last winter, cargo shipping decreased by 3.2 million tons, costing $355 million in lost revenue and nearly 2,000 jobs.  U.S. senators push for new Great Lakes heavy icebreaking ship

Bill to ban microbeads advances in Congress

<> Bill to ban microbeads advances in Congress - The Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015, (H.R. 1321) co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Fred Upton( R-MI) and Rep. Frank Pallone ( D-NJ), passed the U.S. House of Representatives energy and commerce committee on Wednesday, Nov. 18 -- the bill now goes to the full House for debate.

To prevent Great Lakes oil spills, map the risks and strengthen rules

<> To prevent Great Lakes oil spills, map the risks and strengthen rules - [Commentary By Michigan U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Twp) & Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing)] The Senators say: "We are deeply concerned about the potential for future spills in Michigan — particularly from Line 5, a pair of 60-year old oil and gas pipelines that lie exposed in the water at the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac."

LEEDCo lands a third DOE grant to develop Lake Erie wind project

<> LEEDCo lands a third DOE grant to develop Lake Erie wind project - The U.S. Department of Energy has not given up on Lake Erie-based wind turbines, the first freshwater-based turbines in the nation -- Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. (LEEDCo) is in line for a $3.7 million research and development grant in March of 2016 Kaptur Congratulates LEEDCo For New $3.7m Dept. Of Energy Commitment

Controversy over oil pipeline in Lake Michigan

<> Controversy over oil pipeline in Lake Michigan - Video: The oil pipeline running under the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan is causing concerns for drinking water in communities around Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

What is happening to the salmon?

<> What is happening to the salmon? - In a four-year span between 2004 and 2008, Lake Huron went through a dramatic change in its ecosystem that greatly affected the salmon population. Similar trends are starting to show in Lake Michigan.

Bipartisanship key in working to protect Great Lakes

<> Bipartisanship key in working to protect Great Lakes - Guest column by U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, MI