This week, read about the upcoming Michigan Sustainability Conference, lithium-ion battery safety and more





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MI Environment Fall Scenery at Lake Superior in AuTrain, Michigan

"MI Environment Digest - Oct. 10, 2025"

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EGLE encourages Michiganders to learn how to use and recycle lithium-ion batteries to prevent fires [ [link removed] ]

"October 9, 2025"

To prevent fires, it is important to use lithium-ion batteries safely, understand their hazards, and recycle them in a safe manner.

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An assortment of batteries. Credit: SC DHEC.

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Hunters: Remember to 'Clean. Drain. Dry.' to protect waterfowl habitat [ [link removed] ]

"October 8, 2025"

The Michigan Invasive Species Program is asking hunters across the state to take extra precautions to prevent the spread of invasive species.

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Duck hunters position their blind behind a stand of invasive phragmites at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area.

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Michigan Sustainability Conference coming to Grand Rapids in November [ [link removed] ]

"October 7, 2025"

Join EGLE for Michigan’s one-of-a-kind event designed for sustainability business and community professionals, environmental staff, Environmental, Health, and Safety staff, and community leaders.

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