Michigan chemical manufacturer BASF gets EPA approval for cleanup plan

Michigan chemical manufacturer BASF gets EPA approval for cleanup plan
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Federal regulators have approved a Wyandotte, Michigan, chemical manufacturer’s plan to keep chemicals that have leached from contaminated soil into groundwater from reaching the Detroit River. Read the full story […]
Federal regulators have approved a Wyandotte, Michigan, chemical manufacturer’s plan to keep chemicals that have leached from contaminated soil into groundwater from reaching the Detroit River. Read the full story […]
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Michigan chemical manufacturer BASF gets EPA approval for cleanup plan

Scientists make prediction for summer’s Lake Erie algae bloom

Scientists make prediction for summer’s Lake Erie algae bloom
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Water quality scientists predict Lake Erie’s harmful algal bloom will be moderate this summer, comparable to bloom levels seen in 2022 and 2024. Federal, Michigan, and Ohio university researchers presented […]
Water quality scientists predict Lake Erie’s harmful algal bloom will be moderate this summer, comparable to bloom levels seen in 2022 and 2024. Federal, Michigan, and Ohio university researchers presented […]
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Scientists make prediction for summer’s Lake Erie algae bloom

Tornado activity surpasses yearly average as peak season begins

Tornado activity surpasses yearly average as peak season begins
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By Demonte Thomas Michigan has already exceeded its average annual tornado count. The active season comes as communities across the state continue recovering from severe weather that has left behind widespread damage.
By Demonte Thomas Michigan has already exceeded its average annual tornado count. The active season comes as communities across the state continue recovering from severe weather that has left behind widespread damage.
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Tornado activity surpasses yearly average as peak season begins

‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season

‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season
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By Julia Roeder An April survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation found nearly 70% of U.S. farmers say they cannot afford fertilizer. It also found almost half of Midwestern farmers report they cannot afford all the supplies they need.  
By Julia Roeder An April survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation found nearly 70% of U.S. farmers say they cannot afford fertilizer. It also found almost half of Midwestern farmers report they cannot afford all the supplies they need.  
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‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season

Defying the elements and odds, storm-swept piping plover eggs rescued, yielding chicks

Defying the elements and odds, storm-swept piping plover eggs rescued, yielding chicks
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Four eggs from a federally endangered Great Lakes piping plover nest in Waukegan, Illinois, were washed away during a severe Lake Michigan storm but were recovered after more than 12 […]
Four eggs from a federally endangered Great Lakes piping plover nest in Waukegan, Illinois, were washed away during a severe Lake Michigan storm but were recovered after more than 12 […]
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Heading to beach for Juneteenth? These spots have bacteria advisories

Heading to beach for Juneteenth? These spots have bacteria advisories
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Several Michigan beaches have been placed under swimming advisories or closures due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria, which can increase the risk of illness for swimmers. The advisories […]
Several Michigan beaches have been placed under swimming advisories or closures due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria, which can increase the risk of illness for swimmers. The advisories […]
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Heading to beach for Juneteenth? These spots have bacteria advisories

2026 Michigan safe fish guidelines – varieties and quantities you can eat per month

2026 Michigan safe fish guidelines – varieties and quantities you can eat per month
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The state of Michigan has released annual consumption guidelines for eating locally caught fish, based on the levels of chemicals found in the portions of fish people eat. Read the […]
The state of Michigan has released annual consumption guidelines for eating locally caught fish, based on the levels of chemicals found in the portions of fish people eat. Read the […]
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Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary
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Filmmakers are preparing to dive to the deepest point of Lake Superior, known as the “Bottomless Pit,” as part of a new documentary exploring the lake’s mysteries, geology, and ecosystem. […]
Filmmakers are preparing to dive to the deepest point of Lake Superior, known as the “Bottomless Pit,” as part of a new documentary exploring the lake’s mysteries, geology, and ecosystem. […]
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Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

There’s more harmful stuff in Lake Erie algae than previously thought

There’s more harmful stuff in Lake Erie algae than previously thought
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A new University of Michigan study shows harmful algal blooms produce a greater range of toxic compounds than previously known. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.
A new University of Michigan study shows harmful algal blooms produce a greater range of toxic compounds than previously known. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.
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There’s more harmful stuff in Lake Erie algae than previously thought

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

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

New book dives into history of ‘phenomenal’ Great Lakes ship architect 

New book dives into history of ‘phenomenal’ Great Lakes ship architect 
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By Lily Cole A new book explores the life of a prolific Midwestern naval architect whose vessels once carried passengers who are still alive today.
By Lily Cole A new book explores the life of a prolific Midwestern naval architect whose vessels once carried passengers who are still alive today.
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New book dives into history of ‘phenomenal’ Great Lakes ship architect 

As walleye run continues, here are the rules Detroit River, Lake St. Clair & more

As walleye run continues, here are the rules Detroit River, Lake St. Clair & more
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Walleye season is in full swing across metro Detroit, with anglers taking to the waters along eastern Michigan to fish. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has limits for all […]
Walleye season is in full swing across metro Detroit, with anglers taking to the waters along eastern Michigan to fish. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has limits for all […]
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