New state program encourages Michigan residents to report bat roosts

This article was republished here with permission from Great Lakes Echo.

By Clara Lincolnhol, Great Lakes Echo

The Department of Natural Resources is encouraging residents to report bat roosts. These are the places where bats sleep and raise their babies like chimneys, trees and bridges.

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https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/06/new-state-program-encourages-michigan-residents-to-report-bat-roosts/

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What to expect with the start of 2025’s fishing season

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By Dylan Engels, Great Lakes Echo

A new fishing season started this month, and that means Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources has plans for stocking sport fish in the state’s waters.

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https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/04/what-to-expect-with-the-start-of-2025s-fishing-season/

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Michigan removes derogatory Native slur from Oxford Township boat launch

By Ashley Zhou, Bridge Michigan

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; and Michigan Radio, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2023/07/michigan-removes-derogatory-native-slur-oxford-township-boat-launch/

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