Water
Great Lakes Commons charter targets shared waters concept
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A group advocating that all citizens of the region assume responsibility for the Great Lakes as a common resource is meeting virtually with 100 people to discuss its new charter.
Energy
Community solar coming of age in Michigan
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In northern Michigan’s Grand Traverse County, a model for bringing solar power to those without the best location for it could set the path for a state lacking solar development.
Recreation
Researchers study how to keep lures on the line
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Lost lures can expand inside the stomach of fish. They don’t decompose underwater.
Recreation
Hiker built writing career one step at a time
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Great Lakes Echo recently caught up with Jim DuFresne, author of numerous travel and outdoor guidebooks for Michigan and elsewhere.
Land
Above average number of wildfires predicted by summer’s end
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The increased fire incidence is expected in August and September as a long winter and late spring delayed the fire season.
Energy
Will report shine light on Michigan’s solar future?
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In less than two weeks the Michigan Public Service Commission will report on how the state’s two largest investor-owned utilities could improve solar options.
Land
Michigan crosswalk safety rules unclear, hinder walkability
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Communities are increasingly requesting “Yield to pedestrian” signs to improve walkability, but others fear the signs provide a false sense of security.
Water
Water deal could be key to Detroit’s future
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How will Detroit and its neighboring counties deal with the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department in the bankruptcy proceedings?
Energy
Court upholds UP ethanol plant review but project likely dropped
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The project has stalled, perhaps permanently, because of the withdrawal of the lead private investor and elimination of a federal mandate for ethanol made from wood.