This week, read about electric school buses in Pontiac, additional funding for orphan well plugging and more





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"MI Environment Digest - March 29, 2024"

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Nearly $6 million heading to Michigan to further its orphan well plugging effort? [ [link removed] ]

"March 29, 2024"

The additional funding will help EGLE continue to work on plugging, reclaiming and restoring orphaned oil and gas wells across the state.

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Adam Wygant, talks with Deb Haaland, Interior Dept. Secretary, in Wayne, MI. Courtesy of Laborers? International Union of North America.

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New story map looks at Air Quality Division's 2023 Year in Review [ [link removed] ]

"March 28, 2024"

A new interactive story map takes you on a trip through EGLE?s Air Quality Division?s important work.

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Air Quality Division staffer takes an air sample.

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EGLE, MiCorps announce enrollment, training for Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program [ [link removed] ]

"March 27, 2024"

EGLE and MiCorps have announced in-person, online opportunities for volunteer water quality data collectors.

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Volunteers learn how to identify aquatic plants at the annual CLMP training event. Courtesy of MiCorps.

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Open Burning: Stay safe and informed [ [link removed] ]

"March 26, 2024"

As spring ushers in warmer weather and outdoor activities, it is important to remember fire safety, especially when it comes to open burning.

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Leaves burning in a fire ring.

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Nearly $6 million from EPA powers Pontiac schools? full transition to electric buses [ [link removed] ]

"March 25, 2024"

EPA grants will make the Pontiac school district the first in Oakland County to have an all-electric fleet for daily student transportation.

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Phil Roos, Regina Strong, and Debra Shore board an electric school bus in Pontiac.

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