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

Fri, 2026-09-18 05:54

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.

Invasive carp get closer to Lake Michigan as project to halt their spread is ordered to stop

Tue, 2026-09-15 06:41

Great Lakes Echo

By Anna Barnes Invasive carp are spawning closer to Lake Michigan, but the federal government halted a construction project aimed to stop the fish from spreading without explanation.

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Project uses community input to guide tree planting in disadvantaged areas

Sun, 2026-09-13 06:02

Great Lakes Echo

By Demonte Thomas Shade, cooler temperatures and improved air quality are among the reasons Lansing, Michigan's “Restoring Roots” project is targeting disadvantaged neighborhoods that have historically had less tree cover and greater exposure to heat.

Researchers working to increase algae growth for use in products

Sat, 2026-09-12 06:45

Great Lakes Echo

By Anna Barnes Researchers at Michigan State University say they've developed a way to more evenly distribute sunlight in algae cultivation systems, which leads to more algae growth that can be used for sustainable products.

Warning: Leave threatened venomous snake alone

Fri, 2026-09-11 05:58

Great Lakes Echo

By Anna Barnes The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to stop harassing the threatened eastern massasauga rattlesnake - the only native venomous snake in the state.

Conservancy group plans new public trail in Ionia Natural Area

Thu, 2026-09-10 06:48

Great Lakes Echo

By Demonte Thomas The Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy will make its Ionia Natural Area Trail available to the public in October.

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Researchers release parasitoid wasps to combat invasive beetles

Wed, 2026-09-09 05:33

Great Lakes Echo

By Demonte Thomas Michigan State University researchers have launched a long-term effort to combat the invasive scarlet lily beetle, using specialized wasps instead of pesticides to reduce populations of the destructive garden pest.

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How scientists predict Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms months before they appear

Sat, 2026-09-05 06:20

Great Lakes Echo

By Julia Roeder Scientists can begin predicting algal blooms weeks before they become visible in the spring.

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Michigan AG challenges the US Department of Energy again over coal plant’s forced operation

Tue, 2026-09-01 13:48

Great Lakes Echo

By Anna Barnes Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel plans to file another request for rehearing with the U.S. Department of Energy over a coal-fired power plant near Lake Michigan operated by Consumers Energy.

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Project to remove thick mats of algae on Lake St. Clair begins this fall

Tue, 2026-09-01 05:49

Great Lakes Echo

By Anna Barnes A pilot project to remove large mats of algae build-up from three locations on Lake St. Clair is set to begin this fall.

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How wildfire smoke impacts pets, wildlife

Mon, 2026-08-31 08:42

Great Lakes Echo

By Julia Roeder While health officials urge people to stay indoors due to the smoke draping the Midwest, experts say we should remember that the same polluted air affecting humans also threatens animals.

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GALLERY: LFP’s best photos from August

Sun, 2026-08-30 16:31

The London Free Press

We’re looking back at August in London and across the region through the lens of London Free Press photojournalist Geoff Robins. grobins@postmedia.com