Tag: Michigan PFAS chemical threats
Rural Michigan in crisis: Too many governments that too few want to lead
Many of Michiganâs nearly 1,500 townships and villages are run by part-time retirees in their 80s who are begging for help. The system is frayed and, without reform, communities could falter. Lansing isnât coming to rescue….
Michigan bald eagle success story faces new threats
Michigan bald eagle researchers reported empty nests, starving chicks and unusual nesting failures during the 2026 breeding season. Scientists say severe weather and food shortages may be contributing factors, while delays in federal funding have reduced monitoring efforts needed to track the state’s recovering eagle population….
Michigan loves a âriver story.â But happy ending isnât guaranteed
Michiganâs rivers are back from the brink â and play a pivotal role in state life. From dams to fish and pollution to development, they face a host of challenges that Bridge is exploring in a summerlong series….
Study of PFAS levels in Michigan firefighters raises cautious optimism
Despite being at greater risk, a new study indicates the stateâs firefighters have similar exposure to the toxic âforever chemicalsâ as the rest of America….
PFAS levels are declining in Great Lakes fish, new research shows
The study, spearheaded by a federal research office that the Trump administration has since dismantled, shows fish responded quickly after manufacturers stopped using some PFAS compounds….