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MI Environment Fall Scenery at Lake Superior in AuTrain, Michigan

"MI Environment Digest - Sept. 26, 2025"

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Invasive stiltgrass cropping up around southern Michigan [ [link removed] ]

"September 26, 2025"

The detections of stiltgrass, a highly invasive grass, were the result of surveys conducted by the Michigan Invasive Species Program’s new public lands response team.

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Stiltgrass leaves come to a point at both ends and often have a silvery stripe or mid-rib near the middle. Courtesy: Leslie J. Mehrhoff

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593 new Michigan housing units coming, thanks to $8.95 million in brownfield grants [ [link removed] ]

"September 25, 2025"

The grants will help cover the cost of removing contamination and making the properties safe to use again.

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Map of 2025 brownfield housing redevelopments in Michigan.

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Michigan advances clean energy leadership with battery storage [ [link removed] ]

"September 23, 2025"

The Tibbits Energy Storage Facility is an example of what’s possible when innovation, forward-thinking policy and strong partnerships come together.

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Tibbits Energy Storage project in Coldwater Township.

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Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership hosting Shoreline and Shallows Conference in October [ [link removed] ]

"September 22, 2025"

“Restoring Resiliency to Shorelines” is the theme of the one-day conference and will be held on October 17 at MSU.

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Shoreline and Shallows Conference Restoring Resiliency to Shorelines Facebook ad

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