Lake sturgeon released into Saginaw River system in hopes of restoring population

Lake sturgeon released into Saginaw River system in hopes of restoring population
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Nearly 100 young lake sturgeon were released into the Tittabawassee River Saturday, in efforts to restore the species’ population. Three similar releases were held later in the day on the […]
Nearly 100 young lake sturgeon were released into the Tittabawassee River Saturday, in efforts to restore the species’ population. Three similar releases were held later in the day on the […]
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Soo Locks expansion hits halfway point in latest construction phase

Soo Locks expansion hits halfway point in latest construction phase
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The Soo Locks expansion has reached the halfway point of its third and final construction phase, marking a major milestone in the $3.2 billion project to build a second Poe-sized […]
The Soo Locks expansion has reached the halfway point of its third and final construction phase, marking a major milestone in the $3.2 billion project to build a second Poe-sized […]
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Soo Locks expansion hits halfway point in latest construction phase

Michigan city continues push to replace thousands of lead water service lines

Michigan city continues push to replace thousands of lead water service lines
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By Demonte Thomas  Most households in Jackson, Michigan, get their water through lead pipes. But the city is making significant progress in changing that, an official said.
By Demonte Thomas  Most households in Jackson, Michigan, get their water through lead pipes. But the city is making significant progress in changing that, an official said.
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Michigan city continues push to replace thousands of lead water service lines

Flint adds third partner to long-term water stability plan

Flint adds third partner to long-term water stability plan
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Flint School Board member Dylan Luna joins Mayor Sheldon Neeley and City Council Finance Chair Judy Priestley in developing a plan that supports safe, sustainable drinking water while helping keep […]
Flint School Board member Dylan Luna joins Mayor Sheldon Neeley and City Council Finance Chair Judy Priestley in developing a plan that supports safe, sustainable drinking water while helping keep […]
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Flint adds third partner to long-term water stability plan

America’s only floating post office marks 150+ years supplying Great Lakes ships

America’s only floating post office marks 150+ years supplying Great Lakes ships
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Massive cargo ships move through the Great Lakes every day, carrying the goods that help keep Michigan’s economy running. When crews need vital supplies or packages from home, a small […]
Massive cargo ships move through the Great Lakes every day, carrying the goods that help keep Michigan’s economy running. When crews need vital supplies or packages from home, a small […]
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America’s only floating post office marks 150+ years supplying Great Lakes ships

Thousands of Flint water crisis victims receiving settlement checks

Thousands of Flint water crisis victims receiving settlement checks
Great Lakes Commission
A federal judge has ordered partial payments be disbursed to more than 12,000 adult claimants injured in the Flint water crisis. A secondary payment from the $626 million settlement fund […]
A federal judge has ordered partial payments be disbursed to more than 12,000 adult claimants injured in the Flint water crisis. A secondary payment from the $626 million settlement fund […]
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Thousands of Flint water crisis victims receiving settlement checks

Push on for bird habitat protection, expansion

Push on for bird habitat protection, expansion
Great Lakes Echo
By Akia Thrower The 2025 State of the Birds report, an evaluation of U.S. birds by conservation organizations, showed a continued decline in bird populations across the nation. The decline is largely due to the habitat loss of wetlands.
By Akia Thrower The 2025 State of the Birds report, an evaluation of U.S. birds by conservation organizations, showed a continued decline in bird populations across the nation. The decline is largely due to the habitat loss of wetlands.
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Push on for bird habitat protection, expansion

Protectors and leaders: Michigan women at the center of the modern environmental justice movement 

Protectors and leaders: Michigan women at the center of the modern environmental justice movement 
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From the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, to PFAS contamination and pipeline threats to Michigan waterways, three profiles in honor of Women’s History Month highlight women leading the fight for […]
From the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, to PFAS contamination and pipeline threats to Michigan waterways, three profiles in honor of Women’s History Month highlight women leading the fight for […]
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Coast Guard to begin spring ice-breaking on St. Marys River Monday

Coast Guard to begin spring ice-breaking on St. Marys River Monday
Great Lakes Commission
The U.S. Coast Guard is set to begin spring ice-breaking operations on the St. Marys River Monday, as preparations ramp up for the Great Lakes commercial shipping season. Read the […]
The U.S. Coast Guard is set to begin spring ice-breaking operations on the St. Marys River Monday, as preparations ramp up for the Great Lakes commercial shipping season. Read the […]
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Coast Guard to begin spring ice-breaking on St. Marys River Monday

‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season

‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season
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By Sonja Krohn

The dry conditions and drought that Michigan is experiencing this winter may adversely affect the upcoming crop growing season.

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By Sonja Krohn

The dry conditions and drought that Michigan is experiencing this winter may adversely affect the upcoming crop growing season.

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Flint residents invited to speak at public hearing on proposed water rate increases

Flint residents invited to speak at public hearing on proposed water rate increases
Great Lakes Commission
Flint, Michigan, is known for having significantly higher-than-average water rates, with residents paying some of the highest water bills in the nation, even after the Flint Water Crisis. Residents are […]
Flint, Michigan, is known for having significantly higher-than-average water rates, with residents paying some of the highest water bills in the nation, even after the Flint Water Crisis. Residents are […]
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House speaker says Flint water emergency is over, blocks aid for students

House speaker says Flint water emergency is over, blocks aid for students
Great Lakes Commission
Michigan House Republicans have unilaterally blocked about $8.3 million in spending aimed at helping residents of Flint deal with the long-term fallout of the drinking water crisis, as the GOP […]
Michigan House Republicans have unilaterally blocked about $8.3 million in spending aimed at helping residents of Flint deal with the long-term fallout of the drinking water crisis, as the GOP […]
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House speaker says Flint water emergency is over, blocks aid for students
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