Author: Bridge Michigan
Menomonee Falls neighborhood tests leaf mulching to save money and protect Lake Michigan
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is studying a neighborhood to see how people deal with their leaves. Leaves naturally contain phosphorus and other nutrients, which are great for growing plants and your […]
South Dundas says it’s a willing partner for North Dundas’ water needs
Increased demand due to residential and industrial growth has strained the water system in North Dundas, Ontario. One long-term solution to this problem is to connect to the water system […]
Plans unveiled to turn Chicago disposal site into lakefront park on Southeast Side
In Chicago, Illinois, 40 acres of lakefront property will be restored for a public park at the site of a toxic landfill that’s been operating along Lake Michigan for 40 […]
Aging. Deteriorating. Dangerous. That’s how EGLE describes dams in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy says there’s not enough money to take care of Michigan’s dams — especially the ones that have put off maintenance for […]
A “sludge dryer” is Kalamazoo’s latest proposal to address the stench from the sewer plant
In Michigan, the Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant emits over a ton of noxious hydrogen sulfide gas annually. The city is pursuing its latest odor-busting project — a $135 million sludge […]