Jeff Kart, a.k.a. "Mr. Great Lakes," hosts Delta College Public Radio's weekly look at environmental issues.
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3/22/24 - World Water Day Microfibers, Lower Water Levels
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Environmental groups are pushing for efforts to protect the Great Lakes and drinking water from microplastics. A nonprofit is looking for Coast Watchers and Piping Plover Monitors. Great Lakes water levels are expected to be lower than last year for the upcoming boating and beach season.For more: https://mrgreatlakes.com/…
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Pushing Invasive Carp and Great Lakes Forecasts
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Invasive carp would be turned into food for people and farmed animals under a new partnership between the World Wildlife Fund and Freshwater Select. Federal funding aims to improve water level forecasts for the Great Lakes, with the ability to predict levels up to a year in advance.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/…
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Lake Huron Research Advances, Park Comments Needed, Solar and Battery Storage Reigns
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Saginaw Valley State University is moving ahead with plans for a Lake Huron Environmental Research Station. A conservation group is looking for input on plans for a park in Rose City. Where is most new electricity coming from? Solar and battery storage. For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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2/9/24 - Clean Energy Comments, Clean Water Grants, and Great Lakes ReNEW
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What’s in store for Michigan under the clean energy package signed into law late last year? Almost $66 million in Clean Water grants will go to Michigan communities to upgrade water infrastructure. Have you heard about Great Lakes ReNEW?For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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World Wetlands Day in Saginaw Bay, Nature Preserve in Midland
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February 2 is World Wetlands Day, Midland County’s newest nature preserve just got a boost.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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More PFAS Groundwater Treatment, Less Great Lakes Ice
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The U.S. Department of Defense will install two more groundwater treatment systems in Oscoda to address PFAS contamination. The federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently summarized data about low ice coverage on the Great Lakes.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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Solar Growth in U.S. and Michigan, Nutrient Monitoring in Saginaw Bay
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More solar is on the way; in Michigan, increases in solar power generation will be driven in part by new state laws as recommended in a MI Healthy Climate Plan; and a recently released Michigan State of the Great Lakes 2023 Report says the latest management plan for Lake Huron identifies more than 50 actions to help protect and restore the lake.For…
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New Lake Huron Research Station, Grants for Electrification and Fellowship Information
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Saginaw Valley State University will construct an environmental research station near Lake Huron, more than $20 million will be granted for renewable energy and electrification projects in Michigan, and it’s not too soon for college students to make summer plans.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/…
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Restoring Wetlands, Conserving Water, and Counting Birds
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Local municipalities and private landowners are being sought as part of a $4 million initiative to restore wetlands. The nonprofit Alliance for Water Efficiency in Chicago will research conservation best management practices for the state of Michigan. For the 124th year, the National Audubon Society is organizing the annual Audubon Christmas Bird C…
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Ballast Management in Lakers and AI in Recycling Carts
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An environmental group called the Alliance for the Great Lakes is urging people to comment on a federal proposal for “new lakers.” Artificial intelligence will be checking out curbside recycling containers in Bay City.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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Carbon-Free Energy by 2040, Native Seeds, Bats
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Michigan will require utility providers to be carbon-free by 2040, landscape enhancement and restoration efforts are underway at area nature reserves, and learn about building bat houses.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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Pure Winter, Climate Assessment, Wild Turkeys
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The official start of winter is less than a month away, a climate change report details harmful impacts on regions across the United States, and wild turkeys are thriving again in Michigan thanks to conservation efforts.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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Clean Energy Hubbub, Lake Huron Contaminants, Saginaw River Bridge
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There’s a lot of hubbub about a Clean Energy Future Plan passed last week by the Michigan Legislature. If you want to learn more about chemical contaminants in Lake Huron, check out an upcoming event. There’s a notice out about the upcoming construction of a new Lafayette Street Bridge over the Saginaw River in Bay City.For more, visit https://mrgr…
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11/3/23 - Shrinking Energy, Camping, and Trees
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Energy Waste Reduction programs in Michigan saved electricity and natural gas in 2022. Starting this month, you won’t be able to reserve camping and cabins as early in Michigan state parks. The invasive emerald ash borer is jeopardizing the entire native range of black ash trees in the United States and Canada.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.c…
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10/27/23 - Michigan Tops for Clean Energy Jobs
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Michigan leads the Midwest in clean energy workers, well water testing kits sold out, and Consumers Energy is getting federal money to strengthen Michigan's electric grid.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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10/20/23 - Scary Climate Change, Green Events
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Terrifying facts about climate change, how to make your events green, and how pollution cleanup increases property values.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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10/13/23 - Mega Solar Array Replacing Bay County Coal Plants
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Consumers Energy says it’s building an 85-megawatt solar array at two former coal-fired power units that closed earlier this year along Saginaw Bay. The Resilient Coastal Projects Initiative is expanding to the Lake Huron shoreline. Middle and high school educators also are encouraged to apply for grants for Teaching Great Lakes Literacy.For more, …
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10/6/23 - Invasive Hydrilla Detected, Leaving Leaves Suggested
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One of the world’s most invasive aquatic plants was found in Michigan waters for the first time. The state is seeking recommendations for 2024 water monitoring locations. And a report by the National Wildlife Federation says to "leave the leaves."For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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9/29/23 - Climate Change Stresses Stormwater and Wastewater Systems
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The state has an updated plan for dealing with climate change and its impacts on stormwater and wastewater infrastructure. Fall is here and the state’s Pure Michigan program is issuing weekly fall color reports. And speaking of leaves, fall is a perfect time for planting trees.Find more at: https://mrgreatlakes.com/…
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9/8/23 - Extreme Heat Analysis, Consumers Energy Dams and Free Well Water Testing
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What’s the risk of highly dangerous heat in your city? Consumers Energy is holding a series of public meetings to discuss the future of its hydroelectric dams on the Au Sable River. And the state announced a new program to test the safety of well water.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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9/1/23 - Using AI to Monitor for PFAS Chemicals; Money to Protect Drinking Water
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Artificial intelligence can improve monitoring for PFAS chemicals in Michigan drinking water. The state recently announced $41.5 million in clean water grants to help communities upgrade water infrastructure to ensure healthy drinking water.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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8/25/23 - PFAS Action in Oscoda; New Invasives on Michigan Watch List
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The U.S. Air Force says it will take immediate action to clean up PFAS chemical contamination at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. There are two more invasive species to watch out for in Michigan. For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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8/18/23 - Second in Nation for Wind Potential, Senate Bill on Nurdles
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A new report says the Great Lakes region has significant untapped potential for offshore wind projects, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is pushing for federal legislation to keep industrial plastic pellets out of the Great Lakes.By Delta College Public Radio
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8/11/23 - MSU Algal Blooms Project, Saginaw Bay Phragmites Control
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Harmful algal blooms cause about $82 million annually in economic losses in fishing and tourism in the Great Lakes region. Survey work is being done in Bay County’s Hampton Township to control for non-native phragmites, an invasive reed. What does the Farmer’s Almanac say this winter will be like?For more information, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com…
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8/4/23 - Michigan is Tops for Clean Energy Jobs, Saginaw Bay Watershed is Spot for Sturgeon Release
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More baby sturgeon will be released into the Saginaw Bay watershed during public events August 19. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed bills to expand clean energy in the state. Michigan leads the country in clean energy jobs.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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7/28/23 - Saginaw Township Grant; Algal Blooms; Little Forks Needs Volunteers
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Saginaw Township is one of more than 20 communities to receive state grant funding for projects that address flooding, coastline erosion, urban heat and storm water management. Harmful algal blooms in Michigan are the subject of the latest story map produced by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The Little Forks Conser…
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7/21/23 - DTE Ending Use of Coal; CMU Flood Resilience Project; Caseville Waste Water System
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DTE says it will end its use of coal in 2032 as part of a settlement agreement. CMU will work on improving flood resilience by connecting students to their watershed. Caseville is getting $2 million for its waste water collection system.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.comBy Delta College Public Radio
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7/14/23 - Public Land Auction, Community Solar Case Study, Offshore Wind Research
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Public land in a dozen Michigan counties is being offered for sale in online auctions in August and September. Pairing community solar with weatherization can have a large impact on bills and usage. Offshore wind energy in the Great Lakes offers a significant opportunity for clean energy.By Delta College Public Radio
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7/7/23 - New Michigan Budget Boosts Environment, State Warns About Equine Encephalitis
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The Michigan Legislature approved a new 2023-24 fiscal year budget in late June, the new Michigan budget also includes $4 million to replace the Steelhead survey vessel, and eastern equine encephalitis has been detected in mosquitoes from Bay County.For more, visit: https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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6/30/23 - Tips for Pets and Poor Air Quality, Scorecard for States and Electric Vehicle Adoption
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Don’t forget about your pets when it comes to recent air quality alerts triggered by Canadian wildfires. States will have to dramatically step up their efforts to enable a full transition to electric vehicles.For more, visit: https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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6/16/23 - EnviroFlash and Canadian Wildfire Smoke, Tree Planting and Rooftop Solar
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Following smoke from Canadian wildfires last week, a Michigan agency is encouraging folks to sign for EnviroFlash alerts. A foundation is awarding $100,000 for community tree planting grants in Michigan. Eighty-six percent of U.S. adults surveyed say they would welcome the installation of rooftop solar panels in their communities.For more informati…
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6/9/23 - Air Quality in Red Zone, Saginaw Bay on Toxic List and Post-Tornado Trees
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Drifting smoke from wildfires in Canada contributed to air quality health alerts in Michigan, parts of the Great Lakes have made the list of "Top 10 Troubled Lakes to Watch This Toxic Algae Season," and May 20 marked one year since a powerful tornado struck Gaylord.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/…
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5/26/23 - Double Red Flags, Marine Debris Stewards, and Offshore Wind Update
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If you see double red warning flags at a beach, do not go in the water. A newly funded program in Northeast Michigan will target marine debris. And some Great Lakes leaders have a vision that includes offshore wind turbines.For more information, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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5/19/23 - Michigan at All-Time High for Recycling, In No. 1 Spot for Summer Camping
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Michigan’s recycling rate has reached an all-time high, the most popular state for camping this summer is Michigan, and a new satellite promises a “treasure trove of data” on the Great Lakes.Learn more at https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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5/12/23 - Chemical Exposure Study, Roadkill Rules, Top Invasive Species
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A project gathering data on exposure to lead, mercury, and PFAS; a state representative urges the state to allow county road commissions to dispose of roadkill; and the top invasive species in Michigan.For more information, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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5/5/23 - Adding Species to Endangered List, Opening Nature Park in Saginaw
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There are now more than 400 threatened and endangered species in Michigan. A new 334-acre park is open in southwest Saginaw at the confluence of the Saginaw River. The electrification of transportation in Michigan is expanding from the roads to the water.For more, visit: https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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4/14/23 - Sea Lamprey Invade New Areas, Volunteers Needed for Beach Cleanup
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Crews will combat invasive sea lampreys in the Saginaw River watershed next month, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is holding its Adopt-a-Beach spring kickoff on April 21-23, and you can help protect lake sturgeon during spawning season.By Delta College Public Radio
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April is Earth Month and April 22 is Earth Day, SVSU will host climate control advocates Bill McKibben and Angela Ardis on Tuesday, and Lake Huron Fisheries Workshops are planned this month.By Delta College Public Radio
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3/31/23 - Saginaw Bay Monitoring; Green Spring Cleaning; Ice Receding
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The Saginaw Bay Monitoring Consortium is putting together a coordinated monitoring framework for the watershed, the state’s environmental agency is encouraging people to “think green” when it comes to spring cleaning, and most ice on the Great Lakes remains confined to shallow bays and channels.For more information, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/…
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3/24/23 - New Nature Preserve, Climate Stats, Spring Outlook
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Little Forks Conservancy is working on a new nature preserve, a new survey will gauge what people in the Midwest know about climate change, and forecaster predict a wetter spring across the Great Lakes and Northeast.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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A Lakewide Action and Management Plan for Lake Huron is out. Did you lose power during recent winter storms? The Michigan Public Service Commission wants to hear about it. A reminder that comments are being accepted through March 27 on a draft supplemental restoration plan for the Tittabawassee River, Saginaw River, and Saginaw Bay.Learn more at ht…
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3/10/23 - Saginaw Bay Restoration Projects, Scrap Tire Cleanup, Great Lakes Day
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A draft supplemental restoration plan for the Tittabawassee River, Saginaw River, and Saginaw Bay is open for public review and comment through March 27. Close to 300,000 scrap tires were cleaned up last year in Michigan. Great Lakes Day was this week in Washington, D.C.Learn more at https://mrgreatlakes.com/…
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3/3/23 - Michigan Fish Survey Released, Invasive Fish Barrier Proposed
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Residents of the Great Lakes state don’t eat the recommended amount of fish and a binational coalition of mayors is praising proposed spending by Michigan to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes.For more information, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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2/17/23 - Sea Lamprey Trap; Water Infrastructure; Residential Recycling
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A federal contractor has completed a permanent sea lamprey trap on the East Branch Au Gres River in Iosco County, a recommended state budget from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer includes funding for water infrastructure and clean energy, and a third phase of grants are available for Michigan communities to improve residential recycling.For more information, …
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2/10/23 - Bay City State Park Turns 100; Fast Charging for Electric Vehicles
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Bay City State Park celebrates its 100th anniversary, Great Lakes literacy, and fast-charging electric vehicle stations come to Bay City.More information at https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio
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1/27/23 - Lake Huron Coast Preservation; Soot Crackdown
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Three Lake Huron coast properties are now permanently protected, the EPA is cracking down on soot, and Consumers Energy rates are rising, but so are solar and electric vehicle programs.By Delta College Public Radio
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1/20/23 - Electric Vehicle Benefits; Fish Consumption Guidelines
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Switching from a gas vehicle to an electric one would benefit 9 out of 10 American households. Michigan has released new fish consumption guidelines for rainbow smelt and carp from seven lakes around the state.By Delta College Public Radio
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1/13/23 - Climate Change Resilience; Michigan State Parks
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How ready is Bay County for climate change, an energy storage manufacturer is raising $50 million to scale up production in Clare County, and a draft plan for Michigan state parks needs feedback.By Delta College Public Radio
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1/6/23 - Lake Huron Coastal Preserve; Increased Walleye Fishing
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The Lake Huron Coastal Preserve is now open near Tawas City, there are increased walleye fishing opportunities in Saginaw Bay, and find out where Michigan ranks in lightning events in the U.S.By Delta College Public Radio
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12/30/22 - Preparing the Electric Grid for Climate Change; Invasive Species
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Federal regulators may finalize new rules to prepare the electric grid for climate change in the coming year and upcoming webinars let you know what organizations are doing to combat invasive species.By Delta College Public Radio
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