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6 species added to Michigan’s invasive plant list


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6 species added to Michigan’s invasive plant list

Fri, 2026-05-22 11:40

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The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted to approve six additional listings to the state invasive plant list following public input and what the state says was a […]

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


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

Wed, 2026-05-20 21:41

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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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Chicagoland data center boom raises new questions about Lake Michigan water use


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Chicagoland data center boom raises new questions about Lake Michigan water use

Wed, 2026-05-20 20:22

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Rising utility bills and increased noise aren’t the only concerns surrounding data centers. They’re also making headlines over fears they could contribute to lower water levels in Lake Michigan. Read […]

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Officials say Great Lakes lost 82 shipping days, call for improved icebreaking capabilities


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Officials say Great Lakes lost 82 shipping days, call for improved icebreaking capabilities

Wed, 2026-05-20 15:01

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U.S.-flag shipping on the Great Lakes lost a total of 82 ship days, or about a third of the season, due to inadequate icebreaking. At one point 19 vessels were […]

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What do you value about the waterfront? Niagara, Hamilton and Halton conservation authorities want to know


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What do you value about the waterfront? Niagara, Hamilton and Halton conservation authorities want to know

Wed, 2026-05-20 14:39

Great Lakes Commission

A coalition of Ontario conservation authorities wants to know what you value about the Lake Ontario shoreline, and they’re travelling the 100-kilometre stretch between Niagara-on-the-Lake and Oakville, Ontario, to find […]

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Public hearing set as Enbridge seeks renewed wastewater permit needed for Line 5 tunnel


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Public hearing set as Enbridge seeks renewed wastewater permit needed for Line 5 tunnel

Wed, 2026-05-20 13:59

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Michigan environmental regulators on Tuesday announced they are seeking input on a request to reissue one of the permits needed to move forward with construction on the controversial Line 5 […]

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Presque Isle summer sand work to go on despite lack of federal money


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Presque Isle summer sand work to go on despite lack of federal money

Wed, 2026-05-20 13:54

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Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania, typically gets state and federal money to add sand to its beaches. This summer’s work will start in July with only state funds. […]

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Lake Ontario water levels rise above key threshold, raising flood risk


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Lake Ontario water levels rise above key threshold, raising flood risk

Wed, 2026-05-20 13:07

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Lake Ontario water levels recently rose above key thresholds, putting shoreline communities at risk of flooding. Read the full story by the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.

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Port of Green Bay reopens from flooding


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Port of Green Bay reopens from flooding

Wed, 2026-05-20 12:58

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The Port of Green Bay, Wisconsin, closed for several weeks due to swift waters from inland flooding. The port reopened to traffic Thursday. Read the full story by Spectrum News […]

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Conservation Kick and Environmental Markets: Project Archive


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Conservation Kick and Environmental Markets: Project Archive

Mon, 2026-05-18 19:53

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Archived project materials

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Judge halts some work on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin


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Judge halts some work on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin

Mon, 2026-05-18 18:36

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A judge in Bayfield County, Wisconsin halted work in four locations in the state where Enbridge needs more permits to install structures. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.

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Michigan’s ancient lake sturgeon are showing signs of a comeback


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Michigan’s ancient lake sturgeon are showing signs of a comeback

Mon, 2026-05-18 17:41

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A quarter century after scientists and tribal biologists began raising and releasing lake sturgeon into Michigan rivers, researchers are now documenting the first clear signs the restoration strategy is working. […]

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