News & Fun in Michigan
Environment News feature stories and posts dealing with environmental concerns of the Great Lakes, Michigan and Upper Thumb region. This included Water Quality and Pollution in the upper Great Lakes.
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Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources has completed a significant mineral rights exchange with Keweenaw Land Association, consolidating 8,392 acres beneath Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. This deal balances park conservation with economic mineral exploration, enhancing protection while granting access to valuable resources like copper and gold across the Upper Peninsula.
The Michigan DNR has allocated $1.5 million for fisheries habitat conservation, sparking concerns from various groups. While the funding prioritizes sportfish species like bass and trout, native whitefish preservation appears neglected. This has prompted calls for a more inclusive conservation approach, advocating for focused funding and collaboration to address the challenges facing whitefish and maintain ecological balance and economic sustainability.
The EPA and the State of Michigan designated the entire region as a potential environmental disaster. The deterioration and pollution were so bad that the label of “Area of Concern” was slapped on the Saginaw Bay in 1987 and has not been lifted for 30 years. We examine what has happened in that time.
Does Michigan have a future for commericial fishing? Michigan’s legislative showdown with House Bills No. 5108 and No. 5553 shaping the future of the Great Lakes. Will economic growth sink sustainability, or can harmony be found in Michigan’s waters? Read more about the clash between commerce and conservation rocking Michigan’s boats.
The first major federal bounty program began in 1915 when Congress appropriated $125,000 to assist with predator control and nuisance animals.
Nestle, a company based in Switzerland, can already suck and export up to 250 gallons a minute from a well in Evart, Michigan. Now it wants a new permit that would allow the company to pump 400 gallons of water each minute of the day.
Discover how Michigan AFFF Lawsuits are redefining the state’s environmental and legal realms. From water supply concerns to legal accountability, delve into the complexities and implications of these transformative lawsuits in Michigan.
Delve into the enchanting world of Lake Effect Snow in cities within the snow belt. Experience how urban landscapes transform into winter wonderlands with heavy snowfall. Discover the unique charm of these snowy urban destinations.
