This week, read about the MI Healthy Climate conference, a new septic replacement loan program and more





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"MI Environment Digest - May 24, 2024"

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*EGLE veterans joined by volunteers from six other State agencies to beautify veterans? cemetery in Grand Rapids [ [link removed] ]*

"May 24, 2024"

ELGE Vets and others volunteered to clean up the Michigan Veteran Home at Grand Rapids, the State-run cemetery that hosts graves of veterans who served as far back as the Civil War.?

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ELGE Vets and others volunteered to clean up the Michigan Veteran Home at Grand Rapids.

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Know the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries [ [link removed] ]

"May 23, 2024"

Lithium-ion batteries carry with them an increased fire risk when they are used or recharged improperly.?

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Lithium-ion cell phone battery.

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EGLE and Michigan Saves launch Septic Replacement Loan Program [ [link removed] ]

"May 22, 2024"

The new program provides low-interest financing options for loans up to $50,000 to Michigan homeowners looking to replace their septic systems.

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A two-compartment concrete septic tank. Courtesy of the EPA.

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Looking U.P.: Director of EGLE listens and learns in Michigan's Upper Peninsula [ [link removed] ]

"May 21, 2024"

A working visit takes in Marquette wastewater facility, stamp sands, tribal meeting, and more.

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EGLE Director Phil Roos, right, listens as an Eagle Mine representative explains the process of extracting nickel from ore at Humboldt Mill.

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Governor, Lieutenant Governor break big news at the MI Healthy Climate Conference [ [link removed] ]

"May 20, 2024"

A sellout crowd of 900-plus cheered the announcements of the State Energy Financing Institution determination, Climate Justice Challenge, and MI Healthy Climate Justice40 Technical Assistance Program.

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Governor Whitmer rallies attendees with her keynote address at the 2nd annual MI Healthy Climate Conference.

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