This year marked the 20th anniversary of Great Lakes Day, an annual convening of environmentalists, policy experts, scientists, and small business owners on Capitol Hill. A top priority this year is the reauthorization of the federal Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), as its five-year authorization is set to expire on September 30. Read the full story by Circle of Blue.
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