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"MI Environment Digest - March 1, 2024"

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Ozone season starts March 1 [ [link removed] ]

"March 1, 2024"

As ozone season starts, find out about air quality advisories and alerts.

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Ozone formation process graphic

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Michigan prepares to meet new, more stringent federal standards on fine particulate pollution [ [link removed] ]

"February 29, 2024"

Michigan is committed to meeting the new, more stringent standard as EPA starts the multi-year implementation process.???

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A comparison of particulate matter to a human hair and a grain of sand.

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By the numbers: On guard against aquatic invasive species [ [link removed] ]

"February 28, 2024"

The battle to keep out harmful nonnative plants and animals in Michigan takes many forms.

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Hydrilla stalk that can spread easily and quickly in lakes, ponds, and streams. Courtesy of Univ. of Connecticut, Bugwood.org.

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By the Numbers: EGLE?s Environmental Assistance Center contacted by over 23K people in 2023 [ [link removed] ]

"February 27, 2024"

EGLE?s Environmental Assistance Center (EAC) in 2023 provided live, one-on-one customer service to over 23K people.

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EGLE staffers at the Environmental Assistance Center.

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Accelerated action on climate key in Governor?s executive budget recommendation [ [link removed] ]

"February 26, 2024"

The proposed budget invests in each focus area of the MI Healthy Climate Plan.

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On Earth Day 2021, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces renewable energy goals for state-owned facilities.

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