This week, read about composting yard waste, solar in the U.P., and the Filter First program





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MI Environment Fall Scenery at Lake Superior in AuTrain, Michigan

"MI Environment Digest - October 11, 2024"

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Schools, childcare centers in Michigan begin process to install water filters [ [link removed] ]

"October 10, 2024"

The grant application period for schools and childcare center is open through Oct. 18.

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Girl filling a water bottle from a filtered faucet.

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Research finds positive takeaways from U.P. community solar project [ [link removed] ]

"October 9, 2024"

The CELICA partnership is pointing the way for similar efforts to support low-income communities around the U.S. and abroad.

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Solar panels in L'Anse Township in the Upper Peninsula.

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This fall, consider composting your yard waste. It’s easier than you think [ [link removed] ]

"October 8, 2024"

This autumn, don’t just think about composting your yard waste -- make it happen!

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A child places a bucket of leaves into a compost bin.

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