Setting fires on purpose to cut risk of catastrophic wildfires

Setting fires on purpose to cut risk of catastrophic wildfires
Great Lakes Echo
By Victoria Witke Wildfire risk is predicted to stay elevated in the Upper Midwest from drought and high winds. That’s risky for the region’s pristine inland lakes, but land managers are working to reduce wildfire risk in the Northwoods with controlled burns.
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Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?

Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?
Great Lakes Echo

By Justin Fox Clausen

Lawmakers are making another effort to adopt Michigan’s first statewide septic code with mandatory inspections, intended to protect drinking water from contamination. It’s the only state without one.

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EGLE report on Great Lakes highlights accomplishments and challenges managing Michigan’s waters

EGLE report on Great Lakes highlights accomplishments and challenges managing Michigan’s waters
Great Lakes Commission
Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has released the annual State of the Great Lakes Report. The report covers environmental cleanup, waterfront restoration, invasive species, groundwater management, and […]
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