This week, read about fireworks air quality, proper tire care and harmful algal blooms





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"MI Environment Digest - July 3, 2025"

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Michigan steps up fight against harmful algal blooms in western Lake Erie [ [link removed] ]

"July 3, 2025"

State agencies, farmers, conservationists, nonprofits, and more have united around the updated Domestic Action Plan.

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Lake Erie surf churns up green algae. Photo courtesy of City of Luna Pier.

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Proper tire care helps the environment too [ [link removed] ]

"July 1, 2025"

Proper handling, recycling, and disposal of tires is the focus of the scrap tire program at EGLE.

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EGLE's Matt Clark et al help with the scrap tire clean-up in Battle Creek. Photo courtesy of Calhoun County.

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Are Fireworks Bad for Air Quality? [ [link removed] ]

"June 30, 2025"

EGLE’s air monitoring network often shows high levels of particulate pollution over the Independence Day holiday.

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Fireworks over the Detroit River.

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