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John Ball Zoo Fights for Great Lakes’ Rarest Butterflies

by Donté Smith July 16, 2025November 8, 2025

As U.S. butterfly populations face declines, the John Ball Zoo has launched a program to save these insects in a race against extinction.

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Michigan under statewide advisory as Canada wildfire smoke hits Midwest

by Bridge Michigan June 27, 2023

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Grand Traverse group wins praise for preserving key land from development

by Bridge Michigan July 15, 2022

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Report: Michigan increases recycling by 35.4% in 3 years

by The Associated Press April 19, 2022

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Michigan Legislature approves $4.8B infrastructure plan

by The Associated Press March 30, 2022

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A Grand Rapids lake and the consequences of Michigan’s road salt addiction

by Bridge Michigan February 14, 2022November 9, 2025

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Great Lakes artists repurposing trash for art

by Great Lakes Echo November 1, 2021November 9, 2025

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PFAS News Roundup: EPA approved PFAS use for fracking, $20M for Ontario airport cleanup, PFAS Action Act set for House vote

by Noah Bock July 19, 2021

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Investing in the Lakes: New bill could redirect tech money to neglected Great Lakes cities

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now July 9, 2021November 9, 2025

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Homes on tainted wells near Michigan airport will get city water

by The Associated Press June 28, 2021