This year, hunters were required to report their deer kills, a move wildlife managers say will help the state better manage Michigan’s growing herds.
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US officials say 2 more places will test sewage for polio
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the communities will test for polio in sewage for at least four months.
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Judge orders Enbridge, tribe to form emergency pipeline plan
Sierra Club Wisconsin Director Elizabeth Ward said she’s glad that Conley recognized the tribe’s concerns about a potential spill.
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Mine opponents to ask Minnesota Supreme Court to void permit
The Minnesota Supreme Court will hear arguments on an attempt by environmental groups to cancel a key permit for a long-stalled copper-nickel mine.
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Michigan’s outdoor recreation boom is becoming a business boom
Michigan’s COVID-19 outdoor recreation boom has produced a subsequent business boom, according to a new federal report on the state’s outdoor scene.
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Why Line 5 will likely remain open despite Democratic control of Lansing
Don’t expect big new efforts to shut down Line 5 when Democrats take control. Those on both sides of the issue say the pipeline’s fate is now in the hands of a federal judge.
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Mapping the Great Lakes: Pumpkin production
The majority of pumpkin acres in Illinois are devoted to varieties that get turned into pie filling or other food products. By comparison, just 3% of pumpkin acres in Michigan are devoted to production.
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Energy News Roundup: Nuclear communities sidelined in just transition debate, Mid-Michigan smacks down wind energy
Catch the latest in Great Lakes energy news in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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No federal aid to restart Michigan nuclear power plant
The federal government has turned down a request for financial aid to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, the owner said.
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I Speak for the Fish: These catfish have something to say
Northern madtom are an indicator species. What does it mean to be an indicator species? What can the tiny catfish tell us? And who, if anyone, is listening?