Mike Shriberg

Supreme Court’s Michigan pipeline case is about Native rights and fossil fuels, not just technical legal procedure The issue in front of the US Supreme Court is seemingly mundane, about federal or state jurisdiction. But it is actually much bigger, encompassing some key questions of the 21st century.

@realshri.bsky.social has a brand new article for @theconversation.com with some super helpful insights and context for today's oral arguments in front of the U.S. Supreme Court for Enbridge Energy, LP v. Nessel. theconversation.com/supreme-cour...

VOICES: Time for Congress to step up for the Great Lakes Congressional leaders from both parties pledge support for the Great Lakes, but funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative alone is insufficient, writes Great Lakes policy and politics expert ...

With Great Lakes Day approaching, @realshri.bsky.social's column for @planetdetroit.org reminds us that the lakes are "great uniters...perhaps the last bastion of true bipartisanship in Congress." Still, we need our leaders to do more to best protect our water.
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Data centers are important for the future of Michigan and Great Lakes' water not only because of their direct and indirect effects on water supply and usage but - perhaps more importantly - because they are exposing flaws in our water protection policies.
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VOICES: Does Great Lakes chaos offer opportunity for a reset in 2026? The Trump administration's actions have weakened clean water protections in the Great Lakes, and there is opportunity in the chaos, writes Great Lakes policy expert Mike Shriberg.

In a destructive time for the Great Lakes, advocates can prepare for a reinvention by following at least three core principles, writes Mike Shriberg, a Great Lakes policy expert and director of the University of Michigan Water Center.

Call me crazy but I still believe bi-partisanship and bi-national action is possible on Great Lakes issues. Invasive carp is an example.
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Episode 18. Mike Shriberg on How Sustainability Leadership is Modern Leadership - Sustainability Skill Set University of Michigan professor and sustainability leadership researcher dives into his findings on how well educational programs are preparing students for sustainability jobs, why sustainability le...

Sustainability leadership training in higher education often focuses too much on content/knowledge building and not enough on the "soft skills" like collaboration and communication that sustainability professionals tell us are critical to success. sustainabilityskillset.com/episode-18/?...

A Great Lakes oil pipeline faces 3 controversies with no speedy resolutions The disputes raise questions about the region’s economy and environment, as well as national priorities over energy, water, climate and Indigenous rights.

The story of the controversy over Enbridge Energy's Line 5 and the implications of its resolution is undertold. That's why I accepted an invitation from The Conversation to write a brief update, focused on how the Trump Administration has altered the trajectory of this complex, critical issue.

5 Things Great Lakes Research Does for Michiganders The Great Lakes are more than just beautiful landscapes—they’re a way of life in Michigan and our source for drinking water. Scientists and researchers from the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes R...

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Investing in Great Lakes Science is critical for safety and prosperity Scientific research plays a crucial role in supporting the safety and prosperity of tens of millions of people who live, work, and recreate in the Lau…

When the leading scientists speak with one voice about the criticality of investments in Great Lakes research, and how these investments directly impact our health, wealth and well-being, I hope that we will be heard loud and clear.
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The US and Canada have long managed the Great Lakes together. That era could be ending. Political tensions are threatening the future of the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth.

“The water and the resources don’t recognize international boundaries...You can’t manage things like invasive species from only one country and not the other. You can’t manage harmful algal blooms from one country or the other.” - @realshri.bsky.social

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March Episode Premiere Party YouTube video by Great Lakes Now

It was a privilege to discuss the future of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative with three excellent reporters, including @juanpab.bsky.social, while previewing the new @greatlakesnow.bsky.social segment
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The US and Canada have long managed the Great Lakes together. That era could be ending. Political tensions are threatening the future of the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth.

It's a sad state of affairs that we need to even question the U.S./Canada relationship in managing the Great Lakes, but there's apparently nothing off the table with this Administration. I appreciate Grist asking for my perspective. grist.org/politics/us-...

Join me for the Great Lakes Now episode premiere party all about the future of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. We'll check out the featured segment and then answer your questions! Monday March 31 at 8 pm eastern. RSVP and learn more: www.facebook.com/share/1A9aUf...

Ann Arbor’s sustainable energy utility aims to build the electric power grid of the future − alongside the old one With the Trump administration prioritizing fossil fuels, cities and states will have to lead the way on clean energy.

As the Trump Administration degrades the ability and capability of the federal government to be a positive force for clean energy and combating climate change, the action will be at the local level. I feel privileged to live in and be able to engage with this action in Ann Arbor.

NOAA layoffs endanger Great Lakes, experts say: 'The drivers behind keeping us safe' NOAA layoffs could harm Great Lakes water quality and weather forecasting, raising concerns for public health and ecosystems.

We're treading on dangerous territory here - degrading our capacity to protect the Great Lakes. My heart goes out to the good people in federal agencies - my friends, colleagues, and collaborators, among others - who have been cruelly and indiscriminately fired.
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Opinion | Great Lakes champions needed in Congress | Bridge Michigan The Trump administration is challenging Great Lakes unity and progress as never before. It’s going to require our congressional delegation to stand up for the basic functions of the federal government...

If our Congresspeople don't stand up for the Great Lakes now, when will they? My point below is that Congressional support for the Great Lakes has to go well beyond the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and into supporting the basic functioning of government and our scientific community.

Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future “Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future” is designed to equip you with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and holistic understanding needed to engage with the key environmental and s...

Green Skills for a Just and Sustainable Future MOOC has launched. My “Sustainability Leadership Development” course is part of it. Check out the promo video and be amused by my poor voiceover skills…
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Peters renews push for Great Lakes restoration funds Researchers and government organizations recently addressed the federal Great Lakes Task Force, urging congressional members to support funding for Great Lakes science and restoration.

You can’t restore what you’re actively degrading. #greatlakesrestoration

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DEI is secret sauce of University of Michigan's success | Opinion Critics of DEI often suggest that it leads to inferior outcomes. At the University of Michigan, that's just not true.

My friend and colleague @liliacortina.bsky.social nails it - Diverse perspectives are a strategic advantage.
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Upwellings Special Edition: 2026-28 Request for Proposals Michigan Sea Grant (MISG) is pleased to announce that new funding is available for projects addressing issues affecting the Great Lakes and Michigan’s coastal areas. This research should aim to…

Our RFP is out! Send us your funding proposals for awesome research projects that generate data, create tools, or build partnerships to fulfill critical needs and illuminate challenging coastal/Great Lakes issues in Michigan: https://buff.ly/40MeSaS

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New paper in @iaglr.bsky.social ! Some familiar MISG names on this fresh assessment of needs and opportunities facing coastal decision-makers: https://buff.ly/4jmzSMy

Shout-out to @realshri.bsky.social , @newelllab.bsky.social , Kat Cameron, Abigail Merolle, and friend-of-the-Grant Dick Norton.

Check out our new paper on resourcing Michigan's coastal resilience managers. With Great Lakes water levels fluctuating more rapidly due to climate change, the needs of coastal managers are high and varied yet have some key common threads.

My "Sustainable Leadership Development" Coursera online course is live! The first of its kind, join me in exploring leadership in the special context that is sustainability through conversations with luminaries in the field, case studies and more: www.coursera.org/learn/sustai...

Honored to be on a podcast that has been influential to my thinking: Local Energy Rules. Thanks to the hard work of 20 grad students and Andy Buchsbaum for writing the "Roadmap to Clean & Equitable Power in Michigan". Let's dream and plan big for our energy future! ilsr.org/articles/a-f...