This week, read about dam safety, microplastics and more





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MI Environment Fall Scenery at Lake Superior in AuTrain, Michigan

"MI Environment Digest - Oct. 24, 2025"

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Michiganders convene to meet the challenge of microplastics [ [link removed] ]

"October 24, 2025"

The first-ever microplastics summit and dedicated week are strengthening the state’s leadership on a growing issue.

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Great Lakes Environmental Center staff sample for microplastics.

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EGLE takes part in event honoring Green Ribbon Schools awardee for environmental efforts [ [link removed] ]

"October 23, 2025"

The award honors schools, districts, early learning centers, and post secondary institutions for reducing environmental impact and costs, improving health and wellness, and offering effective environmental sustainability education.

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Eileen Boekestein with students and others at the Green Ribbon Schools event at West Maple Elementary School.

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EGLE provides support to protect and restore Michigan waterways from nonpoint source pollution [ [link removed] ]

"October 22, 2025"

Nonpoint source pollution is Michigan’s leading cause of water pollution.

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Illustrations of nonpoint and point source pollution along with elements of the water cycle. Developed by EPA

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Michigan's dam problem [ [link removed] ]

"October 21, 2025"

The need for regulatory reforms and sustained investment in dam safety has never been more urgent.

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The removal of the Hamilton Dam in Flint.

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