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Current State

Every Tuesday the Current State public affairs radio program on WKAR in East Lansing runs an environmental story in partnership with Great Lakes Echo. The stories also run on the Echo site and are archived here.

Water

Michigan maps out 30-year water plan

By WKAR Current State | July 14, 2015

Director of Michigan’s Office of the Great Lakes Jon Allan explains the state’s 30 year blueprint for protecting water resources.

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Great Lakes Month in Review: phosphorus and diversion

By WKAR Current State | July 8, 2015

Current State’s Great Lakes Month in Review for June looks at reducing phosphorous runoff into Lake Erie and a Wisconsin town that wants to draw its drinking water from Lake Michigan.

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Michigan landowners partner with feds on wetland restorations

By WKAR Current State | June 17, 2015

The Fish and Wildlife Partners program pairs private landowners with federal wetland experts to help restore some of Michigan’s drained wetlands.

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Michigan oil executive counters concerns about fracking

By WKAR Current State | June 11, 2015

An oil executive from West Michigan says petition to ban fracking would hurt Michigan.

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Michigan fracking foes pursue ban through ballot proposal

By WKAR Current State | June 10, 2015

Opponents of hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, are seeking a ban on the practice in Michigan through a ballot proposal.

Wildlife

How a Great Lakes butterfly is shifting the conversation about climate change adaptation

By WKAR Current State | June 9, 2015

A little blue butterfly is raising big questions about how to help animals adapt to a changing climate.

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Mid-Michigan to use $500K EPA grant for brownfield assessments

By WKAR Current State | June 8, 2015

Mid-Michigan will be using a $500 million dollar grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to evaluate so-called “brownfield” sites for environmental and health hazards.

Wildlife

DNR works to contain chronic wasting disease found in Meridian Township deer

By WKAR Current State | June 5, 2015

Michigan officials have confirmed the first case of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer.

Energy

Great Lakes Month in Review: Enbridge settlement, new railcar regulations

By WKAR Current State | June 5, 2015

This month, some of the biggest environmental stories had to do with energy and how we transport it across the Great Lakes region.

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Energy analyst: Michigan electricity debate needs re-focusing

By WKAR Current State | May 26, 2015

Michigan is debating whether to return to a fully regulated electricity market, but some experts say that debate might be missing the point.

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Catch of the Day

  • Michigan Press Association honors Echo reporters

    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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Commentary

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

  • Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

    Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

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Climate Stories

Climate News: Great Lakes Region
planetdetroit.org
Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
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Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
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These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
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How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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