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Mr. Great Lakes on sugar trail kickoff, LEED gold for Delta and geothermal financing options

By Jeff Kart | April 27, 2015

Jeff Kart reports that the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy is looking for volunteers for the Michigan Sugar Trails kickoff, the Delta College Health Professions Building earns a green award and the Michigan Geothermal Energy Association’s spring meeting.

Recreation

Young conservationists advise DNR on kids’ interests

By Elzabeth Ferguson | April 27, 2015

Applications for Michigan’s Youth Conservation Council are accepted until Thursday. Members help provide outdoor recreation while learning about Michigan’s natural resources.

Recreation

Bill would take some bang out of Michigan fireworks

By Capital News Service | April 8, 2015

Rep. Martin Howrylak has introduced a bill that would give local governments more control over when fireworks can be used after receiving complaints from his constituents.

Recreation

Great Lakes boating has a rich story

By Jenna Chapman | March 24, 2015

A new book details the lengthy history of boating in Michigan.

Recreation

Canoe lawsuit could establish New York recreational waterway access

By By Holly Drankhan | March 16, 2015

Case examines issues of trespass, navigability and commercial use.

Recreation

Special events, indoor promotions increase winter tourism

By Capital News Service | March 11, 2015

In an effort to expand tourist-related economic activity, outdoor recreation businesses across Michigan are increasingly providing indoor tourist experiences to complement the great outdoors during the winter months.

Energy

Mr. Great Lakes on Proposal 1, grant money for Saginaw Bay and resources for solar permitting

By Jeff Kart | March 9, 2015

This week, Jeff Kart discusses support for Proposal 1, a new program that provides grant money for Saginaw Bay and a website that provides information on permitting for solar power.

Recreation

Lower alcohol levels for snowmobilers advances safety efforts

By Capital News Service | March 4, 2015

A new law lowered the maximum blood alcohol content allowed for snowmobile drivers from .1 percent to .08 percent.

Recreation

Yacht club named to historic site list

By Guest Contributor | February 26, 2015

Architectural style of 101-year-old club models seaside villas found in France, Spain and Italy.

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Poll: Natural resources are state’s best attributes but many residents favor cutting support

By admin | February 25, 2015

They trailed only prisons and unsure when residents asked where they would first cut state spending.

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Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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