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Upper Peninsula road parks on National Register of Historic Places
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Brockway Mountain Drive is one of the most scenic roads in America.
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Historian honors Detroit architect in new book
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Wirt Rowland has been called the father of the modern skyscraper. He left his mark especially on the city of Detroit, designing five of the behemoths marking the city skyline.
Arcadia
Saving Arcadia tells hopeful story of conservation success
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Author Heather Shumaker recounts the multi-generational tale of how grassroots conservation activists successfully saved Michigan’s iconic Arcadia Dunes along the Lake Michigan coastline.
Land
Public unhappy with Porcupine Mountains mining
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Highland Copper’s exploratory drilling in the Upper Peninsula has angered many Michiganders.
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Michigan feeling the love
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The Detroit Free Press released Michigan-themed Valentine’s Day cards, and they’re perfect for lovers of the environment.
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Utility report: Michigan can meet federal clean power requirements by retiring coal plants
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Closure of power plants will help Michigan comply with new federal emissions requirements.
Current State
Flint Water Team leader details indiscretions, progress
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Current State talks with Dr. Marc Edwards, who was central in confirming a serious water problem in Flint and leads ongoing analysis that will determine when it’s safe to drink again.
Climate
Road agencies see savings if Michigan’s winter proves mild
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They could channel money otherwise spent on salt to road repair.
Fish
Wildlife researchers not so sure about drones
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Federal regulations, privacy concerns and health of the animals they track are all concerns.