Wildlife
Delisting gray wolves divides conservationists
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Conservationists weigh in on the impacts of delisting the gray wolf in Michigan.
Land
Farmers grapple with water regulation, energy policy
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Hundreds of farmers met for the Michigan Farm Bureau’s annual meeting to discuss new EPA water regulations.
Energy
Environmental policy director discusses waste disposal and energy
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James Clift is the policy director for the Michigan Environmental Council.
Echo
Mr. Great Lakes on bears and wind
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Plus a discussion about a new and improved Bay Alerts system in Bay City, Michigan.
Water
Great Lakes Month in Review: Flint water crisis
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A recap of the Great Lakes’ biggest environmental stories in November.
Water
Great Lakes miss out on great thanks
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Relax, it’s just a Facebook dump of an unscientific data sample. Great waters get great gratitude.
Nearshore
Six-month water level predictions illustrate Great Lakes complexity
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Superior and Huron-Michigan expected to drop below last year. Ontario and Erie to be higher.
Energy
Opponents say energy bills benefit utilities
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They say the proposed legislation shifts Michigan’s focus from renewable energy.
Climate
Great Lakes winter warmth ahead?
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If Michigan’s mitt could cross its fingers, it might do so to help El Nino provide the Great Lakes region with a milder winter. Road agencies faced with depleted salt budgets could use the break.
Land
Michigan farmers struggle to fill seasonal jobs
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The number of migrant workers to fill the three-to-six-week-long seasonal positions is decreasing.