Artificial Reefs Offer New Hope for Lake Michigan’s Eroding Shoreline
Illinois has 63 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, much of which is lined with traditional erosion control structures like breakwaters and seawalls. While these are meant to protect the shore, […]
Vernal Pools – Biodiversity Hotspots Worth Protecting
Vernal pools are temporary wetlands that form in forests each spring and serve as vital habitats for amphibians, insects, and other wildlife. These small, seasonal ecosystems are crucial breeding grounds […]
Impact of Septic Systems on Michigan’s Water
Michigan is the only U.S. state without a statewide septic code. With nearly 1.5 million homes relying on septic systems, poor maintenance and outdated regulations pose serious environmental and public […]
MiCorps Volunteer Lake Monitor Training
Michigan residents can sign up for volunteer lake monitor training through the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps). MiCorps, a statewide network focused on water quality, has been running its Cooperative […]
Supreme Court Rules Against EPA’s Broad Sewage Permits
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled 5-4 in favor of San Francisco in a case involving the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its sewage permits under the Clean Water Act […]
Michigan Grant Funds Efforts to Control Invasive Species
The state of Michigan has announced $3.6 million in funding for 32 projects aimed at addressing aquatic and terrestrial invasive species through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program. The grants […]
Great Lakes Commission 2025 Federal Priorities
The Great Lakes Commission released their 2025 Federal Priorities, which focus on safeguarding and improving the economic and environmental health of the Great Lakes basin. The Great Lakes provide drinking […]
Nitrate Pollution in Your Drinking Water
Nitrate pollution, largely caused by human activities like industrial agriculture, is contaminating drinking water sources. Nitrates are nutrients that are essential for plant growth, but they act as a pollutant […]
MSU Researchers Study the Effects of Climate Change on US Lakes
Michigan State University (MSU) researchers have studied the effects of climate change on algal blooms in U.S. lakes, using open-access data and satellite imagery to track algal biomass levels over […]
Governor Whitmer’s Budget Proposal Prioritizes Michigan’s Environment
Governor Whitmer’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget focuses on enhancing Michigan’s water, energy, and environmental infrastructure, alongside improving government transparency. Key highlights of the budget include: Clean Water and Infrastructure: […]