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Yellow Perch, Emerald Shiners: Diet change might have led to drop in fish catches

While Lake Erie’s walleye population is smashing records, the lake’s populations of yellow perch and emerald shiners aren’t faring quite so well.

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Wisconsin governor seeks federal disaster declaration for 3 counties

About $10 million in damages where repairs were eligible for federal reimbursement were identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Wisconsin Emergency Management.

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Core priority: Michigan environmental budget boosts funding for EGLE

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spotlighted the environment and clean water in her budget proposal after giving it just a passing mention in her State of the State speech.

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House Renewal: A bipartisan-sponsored bill increasing Great Lakes funding passed the U.S. House

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative was reauthorized in one chamber of Congress. The bill now awaits approval from the Senate.

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Before the PFAS-related consent decree takes effect, the public can comment at hearings and online

The West Michigan company that dumped tannery scraps reached an agreement with two townships and the state. Here’s how to share your opinions about it.