This week, read about EGLE Vets, a new manganese study, and more





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MI Environment Fall Scenery at Lake Superior in AuTrain, Michigan

"MI Environment Digest - November 14, 2025"

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Credibility boost strengthens effort to bridge digital divide and reduce e-waste [ [link removed] ]

"November 14, 2025"

Thanks to a grant from EGLE, the Hendricks Foundation is refurbishing unwanted laptop computers for students needing internet access at home.

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Students at a laptop refurbishment training workshop at the 2024 Hendricks Foundation Tech Camp.

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Choose winter pruning to help prevent oak wilt [ [link removed] ]

"November 13, 2025"

Winter is a safe time to prune oak trees.

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Oak leaves that turn yellow or brown on the edges may be a sign of oak wilt infection. Credit: D. W. French, U of MN Bugwood.org.

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EGLE kicks off manganese occurrence study, to sample water in 41 Michigan counties [ [link removed] ]

"Nov. 12, 2025"

The goal of the study is to identify areas at risk of elevated manganese levels and provide insights into mitigation strategies.

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Illustration showing the underlying geology of naturally occurring manganese and contrasting private wells and public water supplies.

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A voice for veterans, Sandra Philpott-Burke honored with EGLE Vets Recognition Award, nomination for MVAA award [ [link removed] ]

"Nov. 10, 2025"

Sandra Philpott-Burke is a powerful supporter of veterans at EGLE and in her church and outlying community within the City of Detroit.

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Sandra Philpott-Burke and her husband, Bill, with EGLE Vets award.

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