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So fresh and so clean-clean, just like the Great Lakes deserve. Champions of the Fresh Coast (Best Coast), fish lovers, and defenders of your questionable choice to swim in Lake Superior in May. 💧

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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Did you know that North American monarch butterflies fly up to 3,000 miles to reach their overwintering grounds in Mexico? The Great Lakes coastlines are critical migratory corridors, providing safe roosting grounds for rest & shelter, and refueling stations on late-season nectar plants. #greatlakes
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A Canadian mining company wants to build its first-ever copper mine next to the Porcupine Mountains in MI’s favorite state park, threatening the ecological integrity of the entire area. One man has decided to fight back. Meet Tom Grotewohl in the latest episode of Total Michigan: shorturl.at/gg5E0
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
MI decision makers did the right thing in voicing opposition to the Line 5 tunnel project. Now Gov. Evers, will you take a stand against a foreign corporate giant, or will you allow a business-as-usual status quo to continue despite the clear danger?Take action to stop Line 5 here: shorturl.at/NnwKz
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to challenge key Line 5 permits puts the Great Lakes first and is a meaningful step in protecting our waters, wildlife, communities, as well as Tribal and cultural resources from irrevocable disaster. Take action to keep Line 5 shut down here: shorturl.at/CTlch
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📣🌊Calling all Michiganders: Join us near Petoskey, Michigan THIS WEEKEND at Water Weekend Camp (Sept. 4-7)! Water Weekend brings together Great Lakes neighbors to celebrate our water and advocate for its protection. More details at the link: givebutter.com/waterweekend #greatlakes #shutdownline5
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Brandon Road is so back 🎉 (Sorry not sorry, invasive carp!) After a temporary stop work order on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that construction on this crucial barrier will resume 👏 Thank you to all who spoke out in support of this project!
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🦢Trumpeter swans were brought back from total extirpation in Northern Wisconsin where they have since been thriving. But now, they face more risks from the Line 5 oil pipeline. ➡️Tell officials in Wisconsin and Michigan to stop Line 5 before any more damage is done. Link here: shorturl.at/VfecA
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Enbridge claims that they can safely build pipelines around sensitive waters. But just last week, they had a 1.3 million gallon gas leak on Line 5 in Northern, WI. With a track record like this, the proposed tunnel project through the Straits of Mackinac is a risk that we absolutely should not take.
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Check out our new blog post to dig a little deeper into the multi-faceted, collaborative design process of Sacred Grounds, a National Wildlife Federation program that recognizes faith communities who create wildlife habitat and link faith practices with environmental stewardship. shorturl.at/8TyZT
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Invasive carp have been found just 80 miles away from Lake Michigan -- closer than ever before -- but construction on a critical barrier to stop them was recently halted. ➡️ We need construction of the Brandon Road Lock and Dam back on track before it’s too late to keep them out! #greatlakes
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Enbridge operates under the guise that they take safety precautions seriously, but an incident like this is yet another example of why Line 5 is a risk we shouldn’t be taking anymore. #stopline5 #ShutDownLine5 #WaterOverOil #greatlakes
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Long live lake sturgeon! New studies found that these gentle giants may be able to live hundreds of years longer than previously estimated! When it comes to sustaining populations, dam removals and conservative harvest rates are crucial measures in protecting this sensitive species.
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Join Flow Water Advocates and Oil & Water Don’t Mix on 08/20 at 12pm EDT for a live webinar via Zoom, 'A Deep Dive on Line 5,' as they unpack the latest news on the pipeline, what happens next, and how you can help get oil out of the Great Lakes. 🛢️🌊 ➡️Register here: flowwateradvocates.org/dive/
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Celebrating the Sacred Grounds garden popup tour in Grand Rapids last week, feat. Sherman Street Church and St. Philips Episcopal Church; two amazing houses of worship. Native plant gardens not only connect ecosystems, but communities too! #nativeplants #raingarden #wildlifehabitat #greatlakes
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Former Forester with the Wisconsin DNR, Colleen Matula, is watching the Wisconsin Northwoods change like never before as construction for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute drives out local wildlife. Read her op-ed here: shorturl.at/NfdjK
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Happy #CrayWeek to all who celebrate🦞 While invasive crayfish pose serious risks, native species are key players in balancing freshwater ecosystems. They’re eco engineers, bioindicators, and an important food source for fish, birds, otters, and raccoons (ahem, Jimothy)! #Mudbugs #greatlakes
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
You are warmly invited to the 2026 Grand Rapids Sacred Grounds Garden Popup Tour on 08/11 from 6-7:30pm ET 🐝👩🏽‍🌾 Come learn about the benefits of native plants & hear from Sherman Street Church and St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church on how they transformed their spaces ⛪️ Sign up here: shorturl.at/h5bb8
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
In a decision that reflects proper concern to protect the Great Lakes, the MI Supreme Court has rejected Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel permit & ordered for a more rigorous environmental review of the pipeline. 👏 Thank you to the Tribal Nations & conservation orgs for your tireless efforts! #NoLine5
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
For more than a decade, the Bay Mills Indian Community has fought to get Line 5 removed from the Straits of Mackinac & shut down permanently. But Michigan permitting the tunnel project is “just another example of how our voices have been ignored,” says Whitney Gravelle, President of the Tribe.
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
In 2010, the Kalamazoo River was devastated by of one of the largest inland oil spills in U.S. history. The pipeline was operated by Enbridge, the very salesmen who just sold Gov. Whitmer a snake oil tunnel ‘solution’ in the Line 5 saga. 🐍🛢️ But we can’t afford another disaster & we’re not buying it.
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
TrailSense, LLC. is a full service trail company that’s transforming outdoor parks in the Detroit area for the communities that need them most. ➡️ Check out the new Total Michigan podcast episode to learn more: totalmichigan.com/8-mile-road-...
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Increased data center construction has become a growing concern in Michigan & across the Great Lakes region. 💭🗣️Join the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network on 07/20 at 5:30pm ET for a conversation about how data centers’ massive water and energy needs are driving PFAS use. Register: shorturl.at/kGVwD
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
In a staggering 180* reversal from Governor Whitmer’s previous stance against Enbridge, EGLE’s decision to approve permits for the Line 5 tunnel is a betrayal of the Great Lakes. #shutdownline5 #greatlakes #stopline5 #wateroveroil #protectthegreatlakes
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📍Up to 1,900 gallons of drilling fluid were recently spilled by Enbridge crew members during construction on the Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin. How many spills does it take to realize that Enbridge’s operations are dangerous? #noline5 #wateroveroil #stopline5 #greatlakes #cleanwater
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Are you aware of the products in your life that may contain PFAS? These are just *some* of the sources where they're found. Tell the EPA to keep protections from PFAS in place at the link below: support.nwfactionfund.org/page/99676/a...
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
It’s #NationalCleanBeachesWeek and we’re sharing a few simple steps that you can take to keep our coastlines clean and wildlife-friendly 🗑️🚮♻️ Join us in the #CleanEarthChallenge and help champion our shores! Link here: support.nwf.org/page/72551/s...
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
📣✍️ Calling all Great Lakes Businesses: Add your voice to a critical sign-on letter opposing Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel proposal by 07/10. Link here: shorturl.at/QQKaA The Line 5 Tunnel Project is bad for business, full stop ✋🛑⛽️💰A catastrophic oil spill could cost over $1 billion in economic damages.
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Today's the LAST CHANCE to submit public comments to EGLE and tell them to reject Enbridge’s wastewater permits for the Line 5 tunnel. Speak out here: shorturl.at/ZtpxV
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
PFAS “forever chemicals” are found in the drinking water of millions of Americans. They're persistent, bio-accumulative & toxic pollutants. But the EPA wants to rollback protections. Submit a comment today urging them NOT to take away PFAS regulations: support.nwfactionfund.org/page/99676/a...
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Speak out against Enbridge’s proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the Line 5 tunnel! Tell EGLE to reject dumping billions of gallons of wastewater, pollutants, and chemical additives into the Great Lakes. Comment here: shorturl.at/7HcCl #StopLine5 #WaterOverOil
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
📣 Have you heard? Oil tycoon Enbridge Energy wants to dump billions of gallons of wastewater into Lake Michigan 🚫Submit your comments to EGLE by June 30 and tell them to say NO to Enbridge’s discharge into Lake Michigan. Link here: shorturl.at/szUd7
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
TUNE IN on 06/18 at 6PM (ET) to a virtual public hearing hosted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to discuss Enbridge’s proposed permit for the Line 5 tunnel and the risks it imposes on Lake Michigan. Register here: www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/npdes_draft_...
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Congrats to Prairie Rivers Network on being awarded Affiliate of the Year! 👏 Dedicated to the protection of IL waters, they support communities in environment & energy challenges, invest in resilient climate solutions, & advocate for stronger protections at all levels. #conservation #advocacy
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🎉We’re buzzin’ with good news! The USFWS has designated approximately 1.5 million acres of #criticalhabitat across the Midwest for the endangered Rusty Patched #BumbleBee 🐝 Critical habitat designations support the recovery efforts of endangered species by guiding cooperation within the federal gov.
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Happy #PollinatorMonth! 🦋🐝🌼 Pollinators play a critical role in helping our ecosystems flourish in the Great Lakes! They help a diversity of plants and crops reproduce, supporting the food supply for people and countless wildlife species! #bees #pollinators #wildlife #butterflies
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
📣WISCONSINITES: Join us in Rhinelander, WI tonight at 6:30pm for a public town hall to speak up for the future of our wild, roadless forests. Public comments will be recorded, transcribed & uploaded as written comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the repeal of the Roadless Rule.
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Big congratulations to the @greatlakesbusinessnetwork and their partner, @halfacrebeer for a successful beach cleanup and launch party last week at Montrose Beach in Chicago! What a fun collaboration 🌊💙 Cheers to teamwork and taking action for the Great Lakes 🍻 #greatlakes #beachcleanup
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Happy World Bee Day 🐝 On this World Bee Day, make a buzz in your community and plant a pollinator-friendly garden! ➡️ Check out our online resources for finding native plants in your zip code and certifying your own wildlife habitat: www.nwf.org/Native-Plant...
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
President of Bay Mills Indian Community, Whitney Gravelle, expresses her concerns about Line 5 in an article from The Northern Express. “When that line ruptures, it will destroy not just resources but our culture and our way of life. How can we continue if the waters are polluted?” Gravelle asks.
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
A Wisconsin judge has hit pause on some construction of the Line 5 reroute in the northern part of the state. To proceed with work, Enbridge needs additional permits under WI law. Delays in obtaining them could threaten the reroute’s required completion by mid-November 2027. #ShutDownLine5
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Today we’re honoring Endangered Species Day 🐢🐺🦋🐸 Did you know there are over 1,500 endangered or threatened species in the U.S? ➡️ Check out the link below to learn more about how you can take action to help vulnerable wildlife: tinyurl.com/ypm4ndyx
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Join the Great Lakes Business Network and Half Acre Beer at at Montrose Beach in Chicago, IL on May 21st for a beach clean up and launch party for the Reef Knot Summer Beer 🏖️🍻 Every sip of Reef Knot helps support Great Lakes protection! ➡️ RSVP here: tinyurl.com/376hz89h
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
New Podcast Alert! Director of Conservation Partnerships, Marc Smith, was recently on the Total Michigan podcast discussing the threats that Michigan faces— from funding cuts, to an aging pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac, and more. Listen here: totalmichigan.com/national-wil...
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Let's play some True or False trivia to celebrate #AmphibianWeek 🦎🐸! Featuring the Mudpuppy, a fully aquatic salamander found in the Great Lakes region🌊 As an indicator species, they help gauge the health of their surroundings due to their sensitivity to pollutants & changing water quality.
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
💧🌊The Great Lakes hold 21% of the world’s surface freshwater & provide drinking water to nearly 40 million people. Yet communities across the region still face serious barriers to access, from contamination to unaffordable bills.This #DrinkingWaterWeek, donate to protect clean water: bit.ly/48PyDC9
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
📍PHMSA has *never* preemptively shut down a pipeline! They only react after a disaster. With Line 5 aging in the Great Lakes past its deadline, waiting for a rupture is inexcusable. Shut it down now. #ShutDownLine5 #GreatLakes Read the report: glbusinessnetwork.com/2026/05/phms...
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🚨URGENT: Tomorrow's the last day to comment on the streambank permit applications that Enbridge is seeking for a reroute that would pose serious risks to the surrounding watersheds, wildlife & people. Learn more & tell the WI DNR your thoughts here: support.nwfactionfund.org/page/96910/a...
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Did someone say “Native Plants Personality Quiz”?! Brighten your day with a little anthropomorphic fun and find out which native plant is most like you! 🌼🐝🌱🌳🌈 Quiz link: blog.nwf.org/2025/03/whic...
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
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Supreme Court sides with Nessel in Line 5 jurisdiction dispute - Great Lakes Now
Enbridge had sought to move Nessel’s Line 5 shutdown case into federal court, where the company was expected to get more favorable treatment. But justices unanimously ruled that the company missed the...
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NWF Great Lakes @nwfgreatlakes.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Celebrating yesterday's BIG victory for Michigan in the fight against #Line5! The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided to reject Enbridge's argument and sent Michigan's Line 5 lawsuit back to state court, where it always belonged. #StopLine5 #ShutDownLine5
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