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Ice caves forming on the Great Lakes, bringing beauty and danger
Ice caves are forming along the lakeshore as Michigan experiences its coldest and snowiest winter in a few years. And while the caves attract attention, they can also be dangerous, especially as temperatures start to warm up.
This Fish Obstacle Course Keeps Invasive Species Out
An obstacle course is being built to keep invasive species out of a river. FishPass is a project on the Boardman-Ottaway River in Traverse City, Michigan. Its goal is to […]
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Michigan accuses oil companies of blocking EVs, inflating power costs
More energy news as a bribery trial begins in Ohio for two former utility executives and burning trash and wood for electricity can now qualify as carbon-free in Minnesota.
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Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?
By Justin Fox Clausen
Lawmakers are making another effort to adopt Michigan’s first statewide septic code with mandatory inspections, intended to protect drinking water from contamination. It’s the only state without one.
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Environmental officials in U.S. and Canada meet to discuss Great Lakes successes, future priorities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Canadian officials met in Chicago last week to discuss shared priorities and success stories throughout the Great Lakes watershed following the 2025 State of […]