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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 19h

The Northeast-Midwest Institute held a virtual briefing on the Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee’s (ICRCC) annual Invasive Carp Action Plan last week. If you missed it, view the recording here: register.gotowebinar.com/recording/50...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Senate passed a bill reauthorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for four years at $475 million, and will go towards AOC remediation, wildlife restoration, and invasive species prevention. Read the bill here: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Northeast-Midwest Institute is excited to announce its Fall 2026 intern team, with five interns from colleges and states across the Northeast-Midwest region.

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The 2026-2027 Super El Niño is expected to be one of the largest in 150 years, with varying global impacts. Read more about what makes a Super El Nino so “Super” in our newsletter: conta.cc/4d8qxXt

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute Upcoming invasive carp briefing; Senators warn against further Brandon Road delays NEMWI Weekly Update September 28th, 2026 Invasive Carp Briefing Thursda

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Great Lakes Senators sent a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers making clear the costs of any further delays in the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, emphasizing the risk of invasive carp entering Lake Michigan. More here: conta.cc/4d8qxXt

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing last week exploring ways to innovate the methods the country uses to prevent and mitigate disasters including AI detection and rapid response programs. Read more here: conta.cc/4y9gfP2

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute Upcoming invasive carp briefing; Great Lakes bill advances. Plus: an up-and-down week for endangered species protection NEMWI Weekly Update September 21st,

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing to receive testimony on pending legislation. Among topics of discussion were energy efficiency, national parks, and cybersecurity for utilities. Read more here: conta.cc/4y9gfP2

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute Upcoming invasive carp briefing; Great Lakes bill advances. Plus: an up-and-down week for endangered species protection NEMWI Weekly Update September 21st,

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This Thursday October 1st, at 2:00 pm, the Northeast-Midwest Institute will host a briefing on the Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee’s (ICRCC) annual Invasive Carp Action Plan. Register for the briefing here: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/846...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The piping plover has made a remarkable recovery in the Great Lakes region over the past 40 years. However, a memo released last week by the Trump Administration could disrupt this and change what it means to protect endangered species. Read more here: conta.cc/4y9gfP2

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries recently discussed bill H.R. 3717, which provides for a critical response to invasive golden mussels to mitigate, control, and eradicate threats to aquatic ecosystems across the country.

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The bipartisan Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026 advanced out of committee last week. It would enhance the Great Lakes Commission's current role in Great Lakes management, and ensure the Great Lakes obtain necessary support from NOAA.

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Northeast-Midwest Institute will host a briefing on the Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee’s (ICRCC) annual Invasive Carp Action Plan on Thursday, October 1st, at 2:00 pm. Register here attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/846...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

On September 2, the House Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing on the security of critical mineral global supply chains through the African Growth and Opportunity Extension Act and strengthening trade relations with Central Asia. Read more here: conta.cc/4xLviys

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute Brandon Road construction to resume NEMWI Weekly Update September 8th, 2026 Stop Work Order Lifted at Brandon Road Following weeks of uncertainty since th

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Currently, for every five skilled trade workers that are reaching retirement, only two new workers enter the field. Last week, the House Appropriations Committee discussed potential solutions. Read more here: conta.cc/4xLviys

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute Brandon Road construction to resume NEMWI Weekly Update September 8th, 2026 Stop Work Order Lifted at Brandon Road Following weeks of uncertainty since th

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Last week, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing on advanced nuclear reactors, revealing bipartisan consensus about nuclear power as a clean and reliable energy source. Read more here: conta.cc/4xLviys

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute Brandon Road construction to resume NEMWI Weekly Update September 8th, 2026 Stop Work Order Lifted at Brandon Road Following weeks of uncertainty since th

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on the Environment met last week to discuss legislation to reauthorize the Drinking Water SRF and protect ratepayers from data center water consumption More here: conta.cc/4xLviys

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute Brandon Road construction to resume NEMWI Weekly Update September 8th, 2026 Stop Work Order Lifted at Brandon Road Following weeks of uncertainty since th

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

UPDATE: The work stoppage placed on the critical Brandon Road Interbasin Project has been lifted and construction will resume after over a month of delay. The BRIP is critical to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes.

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Great Lakes House Representatives recently sponsored the STORMWATER Act to implement critical infrastructure to protect Great Lakes communities as powerful storm events increase across the region. More here: kennedy.house.gov/news/documen...

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Kennedy Introduces Bipartisan STORMWATER Act to Strengthen Water Infrastructure and Protect Great Lakes Communities

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Reps. Debbie Dingell, Tim Kennedy, and Joe Morelle introduced the Hands off Our Great Lakes Act to nullify President Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario. Read the bill here: debbiedingell.house.gov/uploadedfile...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In a statement last week, 15 environmental organizations called for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project to resume construction after being unexpectedly halted for a month by the Army Corps of Engineers. Read the statement here: www.healthylakes.org/latest-news/...

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Great Lakes Groups Call for Construction to Restart on Invasive Carp Barrier — Healthy Lakes

The Alliance for the Great Lakes, the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, and other Great Lakes organizations are urgently calling for construction to resume on the Brandon Road Interbasin Proje...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources discussed three bipartisan bills: H.R. 9640, H.R. 8003, and H.R. 9646. The bills addressed mineral mapping, permitting reform, and quantum-technology mapping. More: conta.cc/455uffW

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute GLTF Co-Chairs send letter on Brandon Road stoppage, committee hearings on AIS bill and critical minerals NEMWI Weekly Update August 3rd, 2026 Great Lakes

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

H.R. 8876, a bill for Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention received a hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries. Dr. Marc Gaden, Executive Secretary of the GLFC, testified in support. conta.cc/455uffW

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute GLTF Co-Chairs send letter on Brandon Road stoppage, committee hearings on AIS bill and critical minerals NEMWI Weekly Update August 3rd, 2026 Great Lakes

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Co-Chairs of the Great Lakes Task Force sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Army Corps about the delayed construction of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. kaptur.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

On July 15th, the Great Lakes Members of Congress sent a letter to U.S. Coast Guard authority, urging the Coast Guard to “expeditiously complete” two Congressionally mandated items relating to icebreaking. Read more: conta.cc/4vOoXQJ

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute Invasive species bill recieves hearing, Great Lakes members send letter to Coast Guard, PFAS task force sends letter to DOD NEMWI Weekly Update July 27th, 2

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Co-Chairs of the Congressional PFAS Task Force urged the Defense Department to submit its overdue plan to prioritize PFAS cleanup at military sites, set timelines, and expand testing. The strategy was due June 16. Read the letter: mcdonaldrivet.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

NEMWI updated its Federal Critical Minerals Legislative Tracker with bills to expand allied partnerships, support mineral production, strengthen domestic development, and reduce U.S. reliance on foreign sources. View the updated tracker: www.nemw.org/critical-min...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute » Blog Archive » Critical Minerals Legislative Tracker 2025-26

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Wildfire smoke from Ontario and Minnesota raised Air Quality Index levels to 500 in parts of the Midwest and 300 in Washington, D.C. PM2.5 exposure can worsen health problems and has been connected to lower productivity and higher crime rates. Read more:https://conta.cc/4wfoPuP

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Last week, House and Senate Committees advanced the Water Resources Development Act, which is the biennial water infrastructure bill that authorizes U.S. Army Corps projects across the country. The bills also cover fishery investments and algal bloom mitigation efforts. Read: conta.cc/4wfoPuP

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute House, Senate Committees advance WRDA bills. Plus: What is really to blame for wildfires? NEMWI Weekly Update July 20th, 2026 Senate EPW, House T&I Advanc

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Climate change, not Canadian forest management policy, is to blame for current wildfire blazes. Canada is experiencing faster warming than the global average, contributing to hotter, dryer fire seasons. More:https://conta.cc/4wfoPuP

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Last month, the Joint U.S.–Canadian Committee of Advisors to the GLFC passed a resolution in support of the Save Great Lakes Fish Act of 2025. The bill authorizes $500M over 10 years for the U.S section of the GLFC to combat invasive species of mussels. conta.cc/4wjLbLT

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute Black River AOC takes a step towards delisting, GLFC advisors endorse SGLF Act NEMWI Weekly Update July 13th, 2026 Final BUI Removed at Black River AOC

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Since May 2024, environmental conditions have improved enough to remove the last of the nine beneficial use impairments (BUIs) at the Black River Area of Concern (AOC), setting Black River to be delisted. Read more: conta.cc/4wjLbLT

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation discussed the Implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. GLTF members from Michigan questioned the U.S. Coast Guard leadership on Great Lakes icebreaking and other operations. Read more: conta.cc/4eWTaIx

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute NOAA HABs forecast released, Coast Guard quizzed on icebreaking NEMWI Weekly Update July 6th, 2026 NOAA Issues Forecast for Lake Erie’s 2026 Algal Bloom

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The Northeast-Midwest Institute is excited to announce its Summer 2026 intern team, with five interns from colleges and states across the Northeast-Midwest region and the country.

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

NOAA is predicting a moderate harmful algal bloom for the western Lake Erie basin, estimating a severity of 3-4.5 on a 1 to 10 scale. At Ohio Sea Grant’s annual harmful algal bloom forecast for Lake Erie, data on phosphorus entering the lake and potential solutions were presented. conta.cc/4eWTaIx

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute NOAA HABs forecast released, Coast Guard quizzed on icebreaking NEMWI Weekly Update July 6th, 2026 NOAA Issues Forecast for Lake Erie’s 2026 Algal Bloom

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

On June 24, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced H.R. 9250, which would reauthorize the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund for five years at $1.9 billion. The fund supports national parks and public lands. Read More: conta.cc/4y1HBr0

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute House committee examines critical mineral legislation NEMWI Weekly Update June 29th, 2026 House Subcommittee Examines Bipartisan Bills To Strengthen Ameri

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

On June 24, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment considered bills addressing critical mineral supply chains, battery recycling, mine waste recovery, and permitting reform. Read More: conta.cc/4y1HBr0

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute House committee examines critical mineral legislation NEMWI Weekly Update June 29th, 2026 House Subcommittee Examines Bipartisan Bills To Strengthen Ameri

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Last week, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources passed the America the Beautiful Act. The bill would reauthorize $1.9 billion in annual funding for the 2020 National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund. Read more:https://conta.cc/4eVS27M

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The Senate EPW Committee reviewed FWS’s FY27 budget, with lawmakers raising concerns about Great Lakes invasive species funding, invasive carp response efforts, and species recovery under the Endangered Species Act. Read more: conta.cc/4eVS27M

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute NEMWI updates Great Lakes Tracker, House and Senate Committees advance legislation NEMWI Weekly Update June 22nd, 2026 NEMWI Updates Great Lakes Tracker

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

NEMWI updated the Great Lakes Policy Tracker with new bills addressing water pollution and invasive species, including the PFAS Cleanup Act and the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026. NEMWI’s Great Lakes and Water Policy Legislative Tracker: www.nemw.org/federal-grea...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing on nuclear energy legislation such as H.R. 5549, the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act, H.R. 9084, the Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act, and the Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act. Read: conta.cc/4oqfJIo

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute NEMWI, GLFC hold Sea lamprey event, an updated manufacturing tracker, and hearings on the Hill NEMWI Weekly Update June 15th, 2026 GLFC Legislative Affair

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Environment America's, “A Path to Cleaner Water: The Great Lakes,” written by Abby Longo, highlights wastewater and stormwater infrastructure investments that reduce runoff and sewage overflows. This promotes the long-term health of the Great Lakes basin. Read: environmentamerica.org/center/resou...

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A Path to Cleaner Water

America’s waterways are a national asset. They are the places we swim on hot summer days, kayak with friends and family, spend a relaxing day fishing, and so much more. Yet billions of gallons of stor...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Last week, the House Committee on Natural Resources met to consider H.R. 3276, the Local Communities and Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill that aims to increase conservation efforts for declining bird populations. Read more here: conta.cc/4oqfJIo

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute NEMWI, GLFC hold Sea lamprey event, an updated manufacturing tracker, and hearings on the Hill NEMWI Weekly Update June 15th, 2026 GLFC Legislative Affair

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

NEMWI updated its Federal Manufacturing Legislative Tracker with recent activity on new bills focused on semiconductor manufacturing, AI support, vehicle modernization, and hydro-energy technologies. NEMWI’s Manufacturing Legislative Tracker: www.nemw.org/manufacturin...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The Northeast-Midwest Institute and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission hosted a live sea lamprey event on Capitol Hill. Attendees held sea lampreys and learned how the GLFC has reduced sea lamprey populations, preserving the $5.1 billion Great Lakes fishery. Read more: www.nemw.org/lamprey-even...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The House Natural Resources Subcommittee considered H.R. 2406, a bipartisan bill to expand NOAA’s sexual harassment and assault response policies to cover contract employees currently excluded from certain protections. Read more: conta.cc/49PHe8h

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute Sea lamprey event on Wednesday, House Approps advanced Interior-Environment bill, committees discuss NOAA legislation and the Blue Economy NEMWI Weekly Update

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Last week, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology reviewed EPA’s new OASES office. Lawmakers expressed concerns that administration priorities could undermine independent research and evidence-based policy. Read more here: conta.cc/49PHe8h

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Email from Northeast-Midwest Institute Sea lamprey event on Wednesday, House Approps advanced Interior-Environment bill, committees discuss NOAA legislation and the Blue Economy NEMWI Weekly Update

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The Senate Commerce Committee hearing last week discussed lack of investment in coastal mapping. Last year, Reps. Lisa McClain (R-MI) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced The Great Lakes Mapping Act of 2025, a $250M investment to map the Great Lakes. More here: www.nemw.org/issue-spotli...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Roughly 95 million Americans live in coastal counties along the Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, and Great Lakes coasts. At #CHOW2026 last week, speakers explored the “blue economy” – drawing connections between the ocean’s health, marine heritage, and economic vitality. Read more:

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The House Appropriations Committee approved the FY2027 House Interior-Environment Appropriations bill, which will hit the EPA with a 20% decrease in funding from FY2026 but will fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative at $369M – equal to FY2026 levels. Read more: www.nemw.org/policy-outre...

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Northeast-Midwest Institute @nemwinstitute.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Panel “New Blue Revolutions: Age of Technology and Investment,” highlighted ocean data systems that collect life-saving information for coastal communities. At #CHOW2026, speakers emphasized the importance of cross-industry collaboration for innovation and marine data. Read more:

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