Environment
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Michigan’s weird winter ducks and how to spot them
Whether you’re a budding bird enthusiast or an ornithologist, here’s how you can tell the difference between each of Michigan’s weird winter ducks.
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Four Michigan tribes receive funds to support recycling initiatives
Four tribes in Michigan will receive funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency for recycling and waste management initiatives.
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Got a rake? Ann Arbor phasing in a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
Ann Arbor is banning gas-powered blowers, citing noise and pollution.
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Save the strays: how a new mobile veterinary program is helping Michiganders
A new mobile veterinary program being developed in Michigan will soon help local animal shelters in underserved communities across the state.
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Federal grants to fix up 8 Michigan parks—and preserve a big chunk of the Upper Peninsula
Funding from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan is being put to work in Michigan to improve outdoor recreation and protect about 8,000 acres of land.
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What the Fir? How to pick the perfect Christmas tree in Michigan
Learn the difference between some of the most popular Christmas trees in Michigan—and where to find them.
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Michigan commission advances tunnel permit for Line 5
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a proposal for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, despite calls for commissioners to shut the pipeline down.
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New clean energy laws to cut utility bills for Michiganders
Clean energy standards signed into law are poised to accelerate Michigan’s transition to cleaner—and much more affordable—energy for all Michigan families.
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Michigan deer accidents at decade high—check the hotspots
These Michigan counties logged over 1,000 vehicle crashes involving deer in 2022. Here’s what you can do to help avoid them.
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Going deer hunting with a firearm in Michigan? Here’s what to know
Firearm deer hunting season kicks off soon—here’s what Michiganders need to know.
