A wolf advocacy group is suing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, arguing the agency is favoring hunting interests on a group tasked with helping shape Michigan wolf management strategy.
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Posted inClimate Change, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research
Report: Lake Michigan is ‘running a fever.’ More storms, less fish possible.
A federal study finds that climate change is warming even the deepest waters of big lakes, which could shorten their winters and have a ripple effect on their health.
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Last dam standing: Traverse City fish restoration project on the ropes
The FishPass project uses technology that would allow migratory fish to freely travel the river while keeping out invasive species. But some residents are suing, saying it would alter a local park.
Posted inDrinking Water, Flint, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts
Demands for change, requests for information pertaining to Flint water settlement
Activist Jasmine Hall started demands to get residents more money and resources out of the settlement, and Attorney Loyst Fletcher has requested for residents to get more information.
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PFAS chemicals are ubiquitous. A Pitt scientist is working to protect you from thousands of types at once.
Two of the ‘forever chemicals’ have been studied widely and show a wide range of harmful effects. A Pitt researcher is helping to tackle the problem: What do we do about the other 4,000+?
Posted inDrinking Water, Flint, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts
What should justice look like for Flint after the water crisis? Residents weigh in
“It’s so horrible, so wide-ranging, and it affects everything,” one resident said. “There’s no way to put a dollar amount on it, for everyone to be whole again.”
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Minnesota, News, Region
What’s next for the Enbridge Line 3 project in Minnesota? Construction. And protests.
On Monday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency cleared the way for work to start on the pipeline project. Yet hurdles remain, including ongoing lawsuits and the threat of protests along the route.
Posted inDrinking Water, Flint, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts
How does a $641 million Flint water settlement get to residents? Attorneys give answers
Attorneys involved in the Flint Water Litigation provided an overview of the $641.25 million water settlement Nov. 23 on the City of Flint Facebook page.
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Enbridge sues Michigan over Line 5 shutdown order
The energy company announced Tuesday it has filed a complaint in federal court seeking to block Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from moving forward with plans to shut down Line 5 by May.
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Michigan politicians ran on water problems. Activists want money for fixes.
Water advocates say they plan to push state and federal lawmakers for more funding to address PFAS, lead line replacement, and other water issues. But the COVID-19 crisis could make budget dollars scarce.