Environment
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The ultimate guide to backpacking in Michigan
Check out our tips for beginners and experts alike to get you started on backpacking in Michigan this summer.
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Landmark study finds Great Lakes have entered a new era with climate change, extreme events
The Great Lakes has officially entered a new climate era, and the past is no longer a reliable guide for the future.
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Attention, anglers! Here are the 8 best fly fishing spots in Michigan
Get your waders out, because Michigan was voted the best state for fly fishing, and we’ve got the inside scoop on where to go!
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Summer safety on the water: Livingston County PFAS foam alert
Michigan health officials warn of PFAS-contaminated foam on waterways as summer approaches. Learn the risks and how to protect your family.
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Glowing rocks in Michigan? What to know about ‘Yooperlites’
Here’s what to know about the rock that is found in the Upper Peninsula along Lake Superior.
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Look up: The Milky Way will be visible in Michigan
The Milky Way will be more visible in the night-time sky across Michigan in the coming days, experts from NASA say, as we experience a new moon this month.
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Severe thunderstorms down trees, knock out power to thousands across parts of Great Lakes region
Storms swept through Michigan overnight—leaving scores of trees down and thousands of homes without power.
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Lawmakers consider new rules for pet cemeteries
A recent legislative proposal would tighten regulations for pet cemeteries in Michigan.
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State asks residents to prepare their homes for wildfires
In Michigan, it only takes a sunny afternoon, a yard full of dead leaves and one bad decision to turn spring cleaning into a wildfire.
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Budget cuts threaten Great Lakes weather forecasting
Proposed federal budget cuts could cripple the ability of Michigan forecasters to monitor extreme weather and climate shifts, researchers warn.
