Capital News Service
Michigan set to renew groundwater rule for toxic chemical
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The current rules expire on Oct. 27, which could create an environmental problem for the state.
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Lynx could survive if returned to Isle Royale, study suggests
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The predator has not been on the island since the 1930s.
Wildlife
State expected to catch Zika mosquitoes in nets–and it did
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The Asian tiger mosquito, known for carrying Zika virus, was discovered in Wayne County in mid-August.
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Decline in boat registrations creating a lack of funding for marine patrols
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Officials agree that requiring canoe and kayak registration would improve the funding problem.
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Hikers have a new Michigan favorite: Mount Arvon
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Mount Arvon is the highest point in Michigan.
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Turkeys in traffic – and bears, elk and moose, oh my!
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Turkeys were the cause of at least 232 vehicle crashes in Michigan in 2016.
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Five-year horse doping lawsuit not over yet
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The case started in 2012 when a horse owned by David Esslin, then a member of the Michigan Horse Pulling Association, tested positive for an illegal substance. He was fined and suspended from the association.
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Michigan DNR program helps urban youths better their future
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The DNR hopes the program will give kids from urban areas who aren’t typically exposed to outdoor recreation such as hiking, camping and fishing the chance to experience those options, develop new hobbies and explore career opportunities.
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Some Michigan fish safe for pregnant women, sometimes
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Pregnant women must balance the risks and benefits to consuming locally caught fish.
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State works to help localities with significant public lands
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In some northern Michigan counties, public land limits local tax revenue and development potential.