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EPA grant will fund barrier to stop spread of sea lamprey in Grand River
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission will receive a $2.1 million grant to address the invasive sea lamprey in the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Michigan residents have surprisingly higher risk of being struck by lightning
Michigan experiences hundreds of thousands of lightning strikes each year and ranks 25th in lightning density per square mile, according to 2024 data.
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Wake boats make big waves, bigger clashes on Michigan lakes. Time for limits?
A handful of states have laws limiting wakeboarding to specific areas or deeper waters, while a push to do so in Michigan last year was dead in Lansing.
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Empowering environmental stewardship: barn sanctuary champions compassion and conservation
Pollution stemming from agricultural runoff contributes to harmful algal blooms and expanding “dead zones,” jeopardizing ecosystems, water quality and public health.
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Kellogg says it will remove artificial dyes from cereals by the end of 2027
WK Kellogg Co. plans to remove artificial dyes from its breakfast cereals in the next two and a half years.
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7 quirky campus traditions Michigan colleges carry on
Spend a moment reflecting on your college glory days with our list of fun and unique traditions Michigan colleges are known for.
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Researchers studying why Michigan’s moose population isn’t growing
Researchers were once confident Michigan’s moose population could reach numbers in the thousands within 15 years. Since 2010, estimates are between 400 and 500.
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Michigan residents encouraged to report wild turkey sightings this summer
A survey asks residents to report the number of wild turkeys they see this summer to find out if baby turkeys are replacing adults.
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Can Michigan’s forests survive climate change? One researcher is finding out
As Michigan’s climate warms, tree species like red pine and eastern white pine may no longer thrive here. Their native regions are moving north faster than forests can keep up with.
