Great Lakes Beach Closures in Summer 2024 and 2025: A Regional Comparison
ELPC looked back over this year’s data to examine patterns in beach access along the Great Lakes shorelines.
10/6/25
Northwoods, WI
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ELPC looked back over this year’s data to examine patterns in beach access along the Great Lakes shorelines.
10/6/25
ELPC testified to call for cleaning up hazardous sites, many located within two miles of the Great Lakes.
9/15/25
The Clean Water Act is built on a balance between federal, state, and tribal authorities, but Trump’s EPA wants to disregard the law, limiting the ability of states and tribes to protect their water resources
9/15/25
In Part 2 of ELPC’s beach blog series, we examine harmful algal outbreaks. Here’s how to help keep people and pets safe from toxic green slime.
7/18/25
Bacterial contamination can close beaches across Great Lakes. Some pollution sources are getting worse, but digital monitoring tools are getting better. Learn how you can stay safe.
6/18/25
New federal budget cuts will impact Great Lakes protections. Congress must protect vital NOAA programs to protect public health and the environment.
5/2/25