Shifting sand is natural to Michigan’s dunes; how to cope is controversial

Shifting sand is natural to Michigan’s dunes; how to cope is controversial
Great Lakes Echo
By Olivia O’Neill Great Lakes sand dunes, especially those on the Lake Michigan shoreline, are threatened by erosion and fluctuating water levels, but there’s disagreement on alternative approaches to effectively address the problems.
By Olivia O’Neill Great Lakes sand dunes, especially those on the Lake Michigan shoreline, are threatened by erosion and fluctuating water levels, but there’s disagreement on alternative approaches to effectively address the problems.
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Shifting sand is natural to Michigan’s dunes; how to cope is controversial

Man charged with discharging sewage into Lake Michigan, impersonating a federal officer

Man charged with discharging sewage into Lake Michigan, impersonating a federal officer
Great Lakes Echo
By Eric Freedman A Michigan man faces trial later this fall on charges of illegally discharging sewage into Lake Michigan, illegally using Coast Guard insignia and impersonating a federal officer.
By Eric Freedman A Michigan man faces trial later this fall on charges of illegally discharging sewage into Lake Michigan, illegally using Coast Guard insignia and impersonating a federal officer.
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New $1.8B Blatnik Bridge design unveiled; Duluth to Superior span opening set for October 2031

New $1.8B Blatnik Bridge design unveiled; Duluth to Superior span opening set for October 2031
Great Lakes Commission
Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation officials unveiled the design and construction schedule of the new bridge that will replace the Blatnik Bridge between Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, for area residents. […]
Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation officials unveiled the design and construction schedule of the new bridge that will replace the Blatnik Bridge between Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, for area residents. […]
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Yorkville OKs $35M in ‘short-term’ financing for Lake Michigan water project

Yorkville OKs $35M in ‘short-term’ financing for Lake Michigan water project
Great Lakes Commission
The city of Yorkville, Illinois, is going ahead with a $35 million financing bridge for its Lake Michigan water project while it awaits a $170 million federal loan from the […]
The city of Yorkville, Illinois, is going ahead with a $35 million financing bridge for its Lake Michigan water project while it awaits a $170 million federal loan from the […]
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Yorkville OKs $35M in ‘short-term’ financing for Lake Michigan water project

Bald eagle success story faces new threats

Bald eagle success story faces new threats
Great Lakes Echo
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira The number of bald eagles in Michigan is declining. Workers are finding empty and damaged nests, malnourished eaglets and adult bald eagles attempting to nest a second time after failed attempts. Funding delays aren't helping.
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira The number of bald eagles in Michigan is declining. Workers are finding empty and damaged nests, malnourished eaglets and adult bald eagles attempting to nest a second time after failed attempts. Funding delays aren't helping.
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Bald eagle success story faces new threats

On fabled Au Sable River, a fight for soul of Michigan’s holy waters

On fabled Au Sable River, a fight for soul of Michigan’s holy waters
Great Lakes Commission
On the Au Sable River in Michigan, uncertainty about the fate of its six dams has reignited an age-old debate about what a river should be, and who gets to […]
On the Au Sable River in Michigan, uncertainty about the fate of its six dams has reignited an age-old debate about what a river should be, and who gets to […]
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On fabled Au Sable River, a fight for soul of Michigan’s holy waters

Takeout trash piling up at universities

Takeout trash piling up at universities
Great Lakes Echo
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira    As takeout containers pile up across college campuses, universities are struggling to balance sustainability goals with a growing culture of convenience.
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira    As takeout containers pile up across college campuses, universities are struggling to balance sustainability goals with a growing culture of convenience.
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Takeout trash piling up at universities

Six years after the Edenville flood, residents reflect on loss and recovery  

Six years after the Edenville flood, residents reflect on loss and recovery  
Great Lakes Echo
By Lily Cole  Residents of Midland County, Michigan, who were affected by the disastrous Edenville flood are still feeling the effects six years later.
By Lily Cole  Residents of Midland County, Michigan, who were affected by the disastrous Edenville flood are still feeling the effects six years later.
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Six years after the Edenville flood, residents reflect on loss and recovery  

Rising costs complicate Michigan roadwork projects

Rising costs complicate Michigan roadwork projects
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov  Industry leaders say rising costs, inflation and global instability could continue putting pressure on transportation projects. Major construction plans remain on schedule.
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov  Industry leaders say rising costs, inflation and global instability could continue putting pressure on transportation projects. Major construction plans remain on schedule.
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Rising costs complicate Michigan roadwork projects

Michigan company gets behind $3.5M campaign to overhaul state park with Mackinac Bridge views

Michigan company gets behind $3.5M campaign to overhaul state park with Mackinac Bridge views
Great Lakes Commission
Michilimackinac State Park, just below the Mackinac Bridge on the southern shore of Lake Huron, in Mackinaw City, Michigan, is slated for a full revamp. The proposed project includes a […]
Michilimackinac State Park, just below the Mackinac Bridge on the southern shore of Lake Huron, in Mackinaw City, Michigan, is slated for a full revamp. The proposed project includes a […]
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Michigan nonprofit seeks help testing for ‘rock snot’ in rivers

Michigan nonprofit seeks help testing for ‘rock snot’ in rivers
Great Lakes Commission
Michigan Trout Unlimited is looking for residents to help collect stream samples to be tested for didymosphenia geminate, an algae nicknamed “didymo” or “rock snot”, that has been found in […]
Michigan Trout Unlimited is looking for residents to help collect stream samples to be tested for didymosphenia geminate, an algae nicknamed “didymo” or “rock snot”, that has been found in […]
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Michigan nonprofit seeks help testing for ‘rock snot’ in rivers

Flooding has Michigan ‘in crisis mode now,’ Gretchen Whitmer says

Flooding has Michigan ‘in crisis mode now,’ Gretchen Whitmer says
Great Lakes Commission
A flood watch remains in effect through Sunday for almost all of Michigan and residents remain advised to prepare for evacuation. Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Cheboygan, Michigan Thursday, stating, “We […]
A flood watch remains in effect through Sunday for almost all of Michigan and residents remain advised to prepare for evacuation. Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Cheboygan, Michigan Thursday, stating, “We […]
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Flooding has Michigan ‘in crisis mode now,’ Gretchen Whitmer says
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