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Michigan joins federal program that collects native flora and champions restoration

By Elinor Epperson, Michigan Public

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal 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/2024/08/michigan-joins-federal-program-that-collects-native-flora-and-champions-restoration/

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South Shore residents are fed up with garbage on their streets

By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Sign up for WBEZ newsletters to get local news you can trust.

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A popular Lake Michigan beach in Muskegon, Michigan, is safe for now.  Public Health – Muskegon County warned earlier this week that it found toxins from an algal bloom in Muskegon Lake spilling into Lake Michigan, but four tests at a local beach on Friday were at non-detect levels. Read the full story by Michigan Public.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20240812-muskegon-lake

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Michigan State University’s 1,100-acre livestock research farm is working toward a goal: prove the value of advanced cattle production practices to stem environmental damage while simultaneously enhancing farm financial statements. Read the full story by Michigan Public.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20240812-cattle-production

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Each summer educators are invited to apply for the opportunity to work alongside Great Lakes scientists aboard a research vessel for a week. A teacher explains how this opportunity helped her take the problems that face Lake Erie back to her classroom. Read the full story by The Allegheny Front. 

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20240812-lake-erie-research-expedition

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From lawmakers to environmentalists, about 70 people met in the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on Friday to celebrate successes and address current challenges facing Lake Michigan. Read the full story by WLUK-TV – Green Bay, WI.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20240812-lake-michigan-day-conference

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Michigan Senator Gary Peters visited Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, Saturday where he visited the Soo Locks’ current construction and discussed the $450 million project budget currently under review. View the full story by WLUC-TV – Marquette, MI.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20240812-peterson-soo-locks-visit

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