Echo
Turning a chronicle of the Fox River clean-up into a story
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Paper Valley started as a simple exercise in chronicling the past, but turned into something more.
Solutions
Electric boats expected to make a splash in Michigan this year
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Given improvements in electric motors, boats can handle larger lakes, but the trend has other benefits as well.
Water
Detroiters can get another 1,125 gallons of water under discount program
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Detroit water rates have gone up 407% over the last 20 years, and 120% in just the last 10 years.
Energy
MiWaterNet monitors quality of northern Michigan streams
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This network provides valuable, real time data on a stream’s water quality, level and temperature.
Solutions
First-ever transit service hovercraft in North America plans to hit the water in summer 2023
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More modern versions have switched to a more conventional diesel engine, much quieter and much more fuel- efficient.
Solutions
Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer
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Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.
Solutions
New bikeshare in Ithaca, New York hops on community biking trend
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The Center for Community Transportation launched a new bikeshare service in November, Ithaca Bikeshare.
Recreation
Greenspace starts with grassroots
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People need access to nature, and they need access within reaching distance of their homes, whether it’s a walk or a bike because that helps with mental health and connection to community.
Recreation
Greenspace starts with grassroots
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Improving green space equity means increasing the amount and accessibility of green spaces, especially in areas otherwise lacking them.
Recreation
Free library program increases access to Minnesota state parks
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The program offers free seven-day entry passes for state parks. The passes can be checked out from participating local libraries and eliminate the cost associated with entering state parks.