Tag: Michigan
How much can wetland restoration reduce farm fertilizers getting into Lake Erie? – Great Lakes Commission
With the help of Ducks Unlimited, the State of Michigan plans to restore wetlands on a 370-acre site to reduce the amount of fertilizer runoff reaching Lake Erie. Read the […]
Explore a rare, 25,000-year-old cave near Lake Michigan – Great Lakes Commission
Most people explore nature in Michigan on its beaches or in its woods – but at a place called Bear Cave in Southwest Michigan, you can explore Great Lakes history […]
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: June 22, 2024. Hot temps, hotter facts | Bridge Michigan
Itâs hot outside and the news is always hot. Test your knowledge of what happened during a week of swelter…
Rite Aid sends mixed messages as Michigan braces for more closures | Bridge Michigan
A union leader representing Rite Aid workers says he expects all Michigan stores to close by fall….
In Michigan, cases of whooping cough hint at post-pandemic comeback | Bridge Michigan
The infection, known for causing a canât-catch-your-breath, whoop-like cough, usually causes only a mild illness, but can be deadly to infants….
Fourth of July fireworks celebrations in Michigan, rules and safety tips | Bridge Michigan
As many residents and municipalities begin fireworks celebrations in the coming days, the DNR is offering tips for preventing a fire….
In Michigan, ‘fixing the damn roads’ got really darned expensive | Bridge Michigan
Six years after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won election on a pledge to fix the roads, Michigan is struggling to keep up with rising construction costs â and roads are still projected to deteriorate….
The $670 million question blocking a Michigan budget deal | Bridge Michigan
Should $670 million in retiree health care savings go directly to schools, teachers or the state? A disagreement among Democrats has slowed a Michigan budget deal as lawmakers prepare for summer recess….
The Great Lakes are warming ahead of the start of summer – Great Lakes Commission
The Great Lakes are warming up as the official start of summer nears and more people head to the beach. A regional heat wave may speed up the heating process. […]
Why some municipalities are looking at putting solar panels on water – Great Lakes Commission
A couple of Michigan communities have considered a technology that’s just beginning to be used in the U.S.- floating solar panels. But the new technology has both benefits and drawbacks. […]