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How America’s prairie was nearly destroyed — and why it should be restored

by Grist June 17, 2025

A new book traces the environmental collapse of a crucial ecosystem and how its return could fight climate change.

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Petition seeks state listing of wolves as bills seek to remove federal protections

by Wisconsin Public Radio June 16, 2025

Congressional Republicans have introduced bills to delist wolves and bar court review of the decision.

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I Speak for the Fish: The hardest lake sturgeon dive in the Great Lakes

by Kathy Johnson, Great Lakes Now June 16, 2025November 7, 2025

The largest lake sturgeon spawning site in the Great Lakes is difficult for even the most skilled of divers to reach, let alone film.

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Outdoors enthusiasts asked to prevent spreading invasive pests

by Michigan Public June 13, 2025

Outdoor activities such as boating, off-roading, and even hiking can spread invasive species if precautions are not taken.

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New book digs into Indigenous cuisine through archaeology, culture and ecology

by Great Lakes Echo June 13, 2025November 7, 2025

In a new book, archeologists who study past societies of the Great Lakes agree “you are what you eat,” but they say there’s a lot more to it than that.

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How sensors, software, and other tech could help Ohio’s aging power grid

by Canary Media June 12, 2025

A new state law will require utilities and regulators to explore advanced transmission technologies before pursuing conventional grid expansion projects.

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Wisconsin might have to pick up tab to retain pollution protections under proposed budget cuts to EPA

by Wisconsin Public Radio June 12, 2025

Wisconsin might lose federal funding that supports state staff working to keep air, water and lands clean under proposed EPA budget cuts.

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Michigan triples ‘do not eat’ fish warnings as PFAS contamination concerns rise

by Donté Smith June 11, 2025November 7, 2025

More PFAS news as Michigan lawmakers introduce their “Polluter Pay Package” and New York considers banning cookware containing PFAS.

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EPA 2026 budget cuts target clean water programs

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now June 11, 2025

Budget runs counter to new EPA mission statement that calls for “clean air, land and water for every American.”

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New PFAS guidelines spark more ‘do not eat’ warnings for Michigan fish

by Bridge Michigan June 10, 2025

Anglers are warned not to eat their catch from 98 Michigan waterbodies, up from 33 last year, after state officials revised their health guidance in light of growing evidence that PFAS is more toxic than previously thought.

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    Changes in wetlands policy and reductions in funding mean flooding will worsen.
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    Public comments are due by the end of the week after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed a tunnel alternative last month.

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