With EPA Under Scrutiny, Will Great Lakes Get Forgotten?

The federal government has played a huge role in reviving the Great Lakes, but some in the region wonder how strong that support is these days.

For two straight years, the Trump administration proposed slashing funds for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Both times, Republicans and Democrats worked together to restore the $300 million allocation. That`s the good news.

Now the EPA, a crucial partner in keeping the Great Lakes healthy, is in turmoil...

Ken Notes: Lake Erie is sort of the bell weather of what can happen and what can be done. It was brought back to life from a river that actually started on fire to a healthy fishing, commerce, and recreational mecca by dedicated businesses, communities and professionals all working together. It is beginning to see signs of struggle again so an EPA that can guide us is imperative. Recently EPA has become more punitive and thus a guy like Pruitt can rise to the helm. We need leadership and what we have is, a we`ll just step out of the way approach. If we had a strong EPA that was respected by business as well as environmentalists we would all be better off...