This week, read about the Michigan?s Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program, Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week, and more





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"MI Environment Digest - June 2, 2023"

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Here?s a ?dirty? secret about the benefits of composting in Michigan [ [link removed] ]

"June 1, 2023"

It?s easy and fast for Bay City and Saginaw residents to enroll in Iris?s food scrap collection program.

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Emily Piper, left, with Iris CEO Sarah Archer and her husband, Darrell Reed, discusses details of new food scrap collection pilot program.

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Are Canadian wildfires affecting Michigan?s air quality? [ [link removed] ]

"May 31, 2023"

Canadian wildfires are not the reason Michigan has had several Air Quality Action Days recently. But they have contributed to unusual conditions.

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Sunset at Lake Lansing showing effect of smoky sky in May 2023. Courtesy of Cheri Riemer.

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Thirsty for knowledge? Explore Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week, June 3-11 [ [link removed] ]

"May 31, 2023"

While EGLE proclaims Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week each year as a focal point for Great Lakes literacy, learning happens year-round, far and wide.

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Students prepare for a remote-operated vehicle dive at Northwestern Michigan College. Photo courtesy of Great Lakes Water Studies Institute, NMC.

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$1.5M grant will help remove 'high-hazard' dam from downtown Flint [ [link removed] ]

"May 30, 2023"

The 103-year-old Hamilton Dam in Flint is one of 16 awarded safety upgrade funding.

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Hamilton Dam in Flint.

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