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Points North: The Iceman Giveth, The Iceman Taketh

By Ellie Katz

Points North is a biweekly podcast about the land, water and inhabitants of the Great Lakes.

This episode was shared here with permission from Interlochen Public Radio. 

Every November, mountain bikers flock to the woods of northern Michigan for the Iceman Cometh Challenge, a 30-mile mountain bike race that starts at a small town airport, cuts through steep forested hills, and ends at a campground.

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Great Lakes Now

Great Lakes Now

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2024/12/points-north-the-iceman-giveth-the-iceman-taketh/

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Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow delivered her farewell speech to the U.S. Senate Wednesday before the end of her last term, capping off a career spanning nearly 50 years. Stabenow highlighted her accomplishments that were made in that time, including preserving the Great Lakes. Read the full story by WXMI-TV – Grand Rapids, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20241206-stabenow-farewell

James Polidori

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A new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists argues that farmers can play a key role in protecting and restoring wetlands in the Upper Midwest. A key solution lies in the farm bill, specifically in strengthening policies that encourage farmers to take part in conservation, restoration, and sustainability efforts. Read the full story by Interlochen Public Radio.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20241206-farmer-wetland-protection

James Polidori