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Killer shrimp are on a list of organisms scientist fear could yet invade the Great Lakes.
They are among at least 53 potential invasion threats researchers have identified on a new watchlist.
Great Lakes beaches are important indicators of ecosystem health.
They are plagued by sewer overflows, leaky septic tanks, polluted stormwater and invasive species.
The city of Holland in Michigan is looking to diversify energy sources after a failed attempt to expand a coal plant. City officials are pushing for a new natural gas plant. Critics say gas is not an environmentally-friendly choice.
Enbridge needs to dredge accumulating oil from 100 acres of the river’s bottom, EPA says.
The work could take up to a year and cost tens of millions of dollars.
Documents from the federal investigation into the largest spill of diluted bitumen in U.S. history point to the need for a more accurate accounting.
Video: A look at the walkability of a shopping center in the heart of Michigan’s capital region.
Even where sidewalks exist, they are sometimes not yet compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
