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Account of the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes, dedicated to the creation and dissemination of legal and policy research relevant to the Great Lakes Region. Housed by the University of Toledo College of Law. www.utoledo.edu/law/academics/ligl

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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
A fed judge holds that Michigan is preempted by federal statute setting out interstate pipeline safety rules from restricting Enbridge's Line 5. Reading preemption language broadly expands the authority of the federal government vis a vis state authority. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
The 25th Annual the Great Lakes Water Conference, brought together experts in engineering, law, and public policy together with lawyers, students, and policymakers to explore the challenges and potential solutions to the problem of water security in the Great Lakes region.
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Evan Zoldan @eczoldan.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
I am quoted in this article about water security. The article gives a nice introduction to the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes' recent Water Conference. www.farmanddairy.com/news/experts...
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Experts push for smarter water management in Great Lakes
Experts at the Great Lakes Water Conference explore how smarter policy, wetlands and collaboration can secure clean water and curb pollution in the region.
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Evan Zoldan @eczoldan.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
This article gives a good summary of last Friday's Water Conference. This year's topic was water security and it featured experts in public policy, engineering, and environmental and water law, all of whom connected their work to the topic of water security.
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists at the event. This post will introduce our final speaker, Michael Tiboris.
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists at the event. This post will introduce our sixth speaker, Warigia Bowman.
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists at the event. This post will introduce our fifth speaker, Heather Tanana.
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists at the event. This post will introduce our fourth speaker, Kasey Faust.
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
This year’s Legal Institute of the Great Lakes water conference, entitled “Water Security and the Great Lakes Region,” will take place this Friday from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Please be sure to register by Wednesday, October 29th. Registration Link: secure.touchnet.net/C20238_ustor...
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists at the event. This post will introduce our third speaker, Logan Glasenapp.
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists. This post will introduce our second speaker, Christen Maccone.
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts introducing this year’s panelists. This post will introduce our first speaker, Casey B. McCormack.
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
As the LIGL’s upcoming Water Conference approaches, look out for posts about the topic of this year’s conference, water security. This post will describe water security at a high level, introducing some of the key themes that will be discussed at greater length at the conference.
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Join us for the 25th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference! The conference will take place on October 31, 2025 from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. The conference will be held virtually. Registration is required and will close on October 29th. Registration link: secure.touchnet.net/C20238_ustor...
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Welcome to the blog of the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes. The LIGL is a multidisciplinary research center located within the University of Toledo College of Law. LIGL is dedicated to supporting research, maintaining publications, and sponsoring conferences on issues related to the Great Lakes.
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Evan Zoldan @eczoldan.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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Campbell Soup Supply admits to over 5,000 Clean Water Act violations in Northwest Ohio
In a joint court filing released Monday, Campbell Soup Supply Company admitted to over 5,400 Clean Water Act violations at its Napoleon plant.
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Great Lakes Now @greatlakesnow.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
It’s the annual peak algal bloom season and the spotlight as usual is on Lake Erie’s western basin, including Toledo and southeast Michigan. www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/07/advo...
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Advocacy group challenges "new normal" status of Lake Erie’s algal blooms | Great Lakes Now
Alliance for the Great Lakes calls for use of enforceable regulations to prevent toxic algal blooms. Michigan agency says the state has limited regulatory authority and defends the state’s actions.
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
The GLC is hosting our first Water Workforce Roundtable event this week, bringing people together to discuss strategies for developing the #GreatLakes water workforce. To learn more about our work to identify novel solutions to water infrastructure challenges, visit ow.ly/YZXj50WqH8k
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State Democracy Research Initiative @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
📣 UW Law School's State Democracy Research Initiative is hiring! We’re searching for a program coordinator to support SDRI in all aspects of its work, from events to communications and research support. Apply here: go.wisc.edu/6p0b3n
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Program Coordinator, State Democracy Research Initiative (SDRI) - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:University StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Administrative Assistant IIJob Duties:-Serves as the Initiative's administrative point person, handles all matters related to logistics, planning, scheduling, and record-keeping;-Monitors and analyzes current events and briefs colleagues on ongoing developments;-Manages the Initiative's communications, including its newsletter, social media, and website;-Interfaces with student researchers to manage onboarding;-Assists staff with the creation of designs for social media content, research data charts, and other research and informational needs;-Plans and serves as the main point of...
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Evan Zoldan @eczoldan.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes is seeking applications for the 2025-2026 Fellowship. www.utoledo.edu/law/academic...
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Legal Institute of the Great Lakes Fellowship
Legal Institute of the Great Lakes Fellowship : College of Law : The University of Toledo
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... From Michigan's Dept of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy: programming for Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: People and the Great Lakes: Building connections and local stewardship. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
This webinar will include a series of speakers highlighting and celebrating the strong connection between the Great Lakes and those who live in their watershed, as well as sharing available resources ...
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
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Millions of People Depend on the Great Lakes’ Water Supply. Trump Decimated the Lab Protecting It.
The Trump administration’s slashing of budgets and staff have Great Lakes scientists concerned that they have lost the ability to protect the public from toxic algal blooms, which can kill animals and...
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The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes @utlegalgreatlakes.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
UT is offering a short course on Water. From the program: "The course will address virtually all things water, and is aimed for a broad audience including teachers, university students, water providers and the general public." Register below: secure.touchnet.net/C20238_ustor...
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College of Natural Science Mathematics - Water, Water (isn't) Everywhere?
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
The Great Lakes hold 23 quadrillion litres of water and 20% of the world's fresh surface water supply. But how did Canada and the USA determine the border between the Great Lakes and also agree on the use of the lakes? Let's learn about the treaties! 🧵1/10
The photo is a satellite image of the Great Lakes region in North America. It prominently features the five Great Lakes—Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario—surrounded by lush green landmasses, including parts of the United States and Canada. The image shows varying shades of blue in the lakes, with some cloud cover scattered across the land.
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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
We're #hiring! Join us in #AnnArbor as a Director of Programs — visit our website to learn more and apply by April 30! glc.org/about/jobs/ #michiganjobs #annarborjobs #greatlakesjobs #greatlakes
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