Wildlife
Tradition, science join to combat emerald ash borer
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Native American basket weaving technique could help reduce the spread of the invasive insect.
Land
Michigan will test more high-speed rails
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Testing begins next year to support 110 miles an hour along Amtrak’s route between Detroit and Chicago. It could shave 30 minutes from the trip.
Recreation
Debate continues in Michigan on how to get the lead out — of ammo
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Leftover lead from fragmented ammo is putting bald eagles at risk.
Waste
Michigan plan to deregulate chemicals upsets environmentalists
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Tensions between the Michigan legislature and environmentalists have grown after the Department of Environmental Quality proposed deregulating 500 chemicals. Regulators say the move benefits public health by targeting the most serious chemicals threats.
Land
Michigan looks to expand forest products opportunities
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The particle board manufacturing plant in Grayling will bring a $325 million investment and 250 jobs to the state.
Climate
Strong El Nino will influence Great Lakes water levels
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A winter warmer than the last two will increase evaporation. And precipitation will drop. But experts say many other factors also influence water levels. That makes them hard to predict.
Nearshore
Photo Friday: Chasing Lake Michigan waves
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Photographer Tom Gill captures sunset views of a stormy Lake Michigan.
Energy
Michigan frack report explores options
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The University of Michigan illuminates the unknowns of fracking in Michigan.
Land
Urban farmers protect crops from contaminated land
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Jenny Bongiorno, urban farmer and the founder of Our Fresh Local in Grand Rapids, Michigan, discusses how to mitigate the risks of planting a garden on contaminated land.
Wildlife
Replacing culverts with bridges could help fish passage
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A pilot project in the Huron-Manistee National Forest suggests replacing culverts with bridges to help with fish passage.