This week, read about accelerated lead service line replacement, the upcoming PFAS Summit and more





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MI Environment Fall Scenery at Lake Superior in AuTrain, Michigan

"MI Environment Digest - Oct. 17, 2025"

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Registration for 2025 Virtual Great Lakes PFAS Summit now open [ [link removed] ]

"October 16, 2025"

The Great Lakes PFAS Summit will focus on sharing new methods of addressing contamination and presenting innovative technical solutions developed to address “forever” chemicals.

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PFAS Summit logo

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It’s Firewood Month: Do you know what’s in your wood? [ [link removed] ]

"October 15, 2025"

In recognition of Firewood Month, Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is taking a few minutes to unpack some firewood facts to help you make safe firewood choices to protect Michigan’s trees and forests.

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Asian longhorned beetle pupa burrowed into a host tree. Credit: Pennsylvania Dept of Conservation & Natural Resources, Bugwood.org.

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Get the Lead Out initiative accelerates lead service lines replacement for Michigan communities [ [link removed] ]

"October 14, 2025"

EGLE has partnered with the EPA and five Michigan communities to accelerate lead service line replacement.

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Lead service line replacement during the launch of the Get the Lead Out initiative in the City of Ferndale in 2024.

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