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2013

JUNE


Great Lakes piping plover struggling in Michigan, 6/13/13
Final polling results: Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, 6/12/13
An Inside Look at the Fight to Stop Fracking in Michigan, 6/10/13
Lawmakers resist wind turbines in the Great Lakes, 6/10/13
Michigan lawmakers push fed Great Lakes aid, 6/7/13
Michigan bill blocks lake farms, 6/6/13
Polling results: Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund , 6/5/13
Fracking Creates Water Scarcity Issues in Michigan, 6/5/13
Pet Deer, Lilly, Sparks Legal Battle For Michigan Family (VIDEO) 6/413
Ongoing walleye studies help DNR, 6/4/13




MAY


DNR partners with Arbor Day Foundation to plant 400,000 seedlings, 5/30/13
Michigan Senate passes resolution against Canadian nuclear waste dumping near Lake Huron., 5/24/13
Of Wetland Restoration, Climate Adaptation, and Local Watershed Solutions (St. Joe River), 5/23/13
Restoring an ancient Great Lakes fish, 5/22/13
University of Michigan Water Center awards $570K in grants focusing on Great Lakes, 5/22/13
DNR research vessels take to Great Lakes to learn more about Michigan’s fisheries, 5/20/13
Source of Radioactive Leak Found in US Nuclear Power Plant, 5/20/13
Between a rock and a hard place: Michigan's national parks cut services amid budget woes, 5/20/13
Natural Resources Commission authorizes limited public wolf harvest aimed at managing the state's wolf population, 5/9/12
Snyder says bill allowing wolf hunt was not about wolves, 5/9/13
Ethanol production levels off in Michigan, 5/8/13
Palisades Nuclear Power Plant Shut Down After Water Leaks Into Lake Michigan, 5/6/13
Mich. House OKs wolf hunting bill, 5/3/13



APRIL

Veteran hopes to boost economy, fitness by blazing Michigan trail, 4/24/13
Does the state own too much land? No, and here’s why: A primer on Michigan’s land strategy and how to be heard, 4/16/13
Let the river run: Dam removal accelerates across Michigan, 4/1613
DNR advises caution to prevent spread of oak wilt disease, 4/15/13
Cap on state-owned land moves responsibility to land conservancies, 4/15/13
Plan to ram road through sand dune sanctuary first test of law weakening Critical Dunes Act, 4/15/13
Study of Lake Michigan dune near South Haven tentatively approved by Van Buren County, 4/14/13
Coast Guard, other agencies sampling Lake Michigan water to improve polluter probes, 4/10/13
GVSU wind buoy to return to Lake Michigan off Muskegon for third and final year of research, 4/5/13
New Bill Would Force Schools, Colleges, Parks to Auction Land for Drilling Rights, 4/1/13
MARCH

Recreation projects across Michigan aided through bill signed by Gov. Rick Snyder, 3/29/13
Michigan politician grabs baggies of petcoke to have tested, 3/28/13
Gov. Snyder approves more than $23 million in Natural Resources Trust Fund grants for public outdoor recreation projects, 3/28/13
Campaign Kicks Off to Ban Fracking in Michigan,m3/27/13
The effort to derail 'Biodiversity Stewardship Areas' in Michigan, 3/26/13
Public Water System Supervision Program Approval for the State of Michigan, 3/26/13
Bear Cub Petting Zoo' Bill Approved By Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Amid Safety Fears, 3/26/13
Michigan's coastal communities could lose millions because of low lake levels, 3/25/13
Michiganders for Clean Energy, 3/22/13
State dredging bill awaits Snyder's signature, 3/22/13
DNR Fisheries Division releases five-year strategic plan, 3/21/13
NRC Asks Michigan DNR for Wolf Hunting Season Recommendation at April Meeting, 3/19/13
Current State: The future of Michigan’s climate, 3/13/13
DNR Fisheries Division releases 2013-2014 management updates for waters in Southwest Michigan, 313/13
Pollution problems continue as Michigan funds to clean up dry up, 3/13/13
Mich. outdoor recreation plan get federal approval, 3/12/13
DNR’s 2013-2017 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan approved by National Park Service, 3/12/13
DTE Energy Sued in Federal Court for More Than 1,400 Clean Air Act Violations at Four Michigan Coal Plants, 3/12/13
Report ranks Michigan 8th in nation for clean energy job, 3/7/3
Michigan's tire-burning power plants: Savior or worry?, 3/5/13
Bay County commission chairman serves as director on environmental group seeking Great Lakes water level solutions, 3/5/13
Michigan Senate Criticized for Passing Anti-Science, Anti-Conservation Bill, 3/5/13




FEBRUARY

Editorial: Michigan must protect fragile species, 2/2713
Current State: Michigan’s groundwater at risk, 2/26/13
A pay-to-drive tax may be far down the road in Michigan, 2/25/13
Brad Garmon: Legislation redefining conservation puts Michigan's diversity of nature at risk, 2/21/13
Senate Republicans vote to gut Michigan Endangered Species Act, 2/21/13
“Anti-Biodiversity Bill” Hearings Continue, 2/19/13
Amtrak and MDOT prepare for High Speed Rail, 2/16/13
MPSC Issues Annual Report on Renewable Energy, 2/15/13
Renewable energy forum is 1st of several around Michigan as Gov. Snyder seeks to craft policy,  2/14/13
Mich. lawmakers to debate forest diversity plan, 2/14/13
Renewable energy forum is 1st of several around Michigan as Gov. Snyder seeks to craft policy, 2/14/13
Humane Society of United States files gray wolf lawsuit against U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2/13/13
Scientists: Warming climate may hurt Mich. farms, 2/12/13
Funds for Great Lakes dredging may get boost from Michigan Senate, 2/12/13
Gray wolf sightings in MI Lower Peninsula sought, 2/11/13
To combat record low Great Lakes water levels, Michigan Waterways Commission creates emergency dredging plan, 2/8/13
Double-digit hikes in MI hunting, fishing license fees planned aid habitat, 2/8/13
Biodiversity: Key to healthy forests, yet target of terrible proposed law, 2/7/13
Pot woes well hidden in Michigan forests, 2/6/13
Michigan’s 21 Million Gallon Frack Job: A National Record?, 2/5/13
Advocates want statewide vote on wolf hunting, 2/2/03



JANUARY

Updated Regional State Forest Management Plan drafts available online; public review now through March 8, 1/31/13
Michigan House GOP eyes Natural Resources Trust Fund for roads, dredging, 1/31/13
Bad weather hampers Mich. moose population survey, 1/28/13
Gov. Snyder says low water levels in Great Lakes require emergency action, 1/28/13
Michigan program to resolve water disputes revived 
Michigan mussels disappear within a child’s lifetime, 1/11/13
Michigan expands low-interest energy loan program, 1/8/13
Bad bug bodes badly for berries, 1/7/13
Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan National Lakeshore, Could Receive Federal Wilderness Protection, 1/2/13
Latest Michigan bill signings: Arson penalties, conservation corps and an honor for Mark Ingram, 1/2/13

2012


DECEMBER

Sleeping Bear Dunes could gain special protection, 12/31/12
Gypsy moth population plummets, study says, 12/17/12
Mich. bill to allow hunting of gray wolf, 12/14/12
DNR seeks youthful take on Michigan's outdoors, invites applications to NRC's Youth Conservation Council, 12/14/12
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board recommends 76 development and acquisition projects totaling $23,538,700, 12/13/12
Michigan expands Great Lakes muskie stock, 12/12/12
Ditch Plugs Restore Dayton Wet Prairie, 12/10/12
Will Michigan’s Snyder lead Great Lakes governors out of environmental doldrums?, 12/7/12
Debate continues around science behind wolf hunt, 12/3/12


NOVEMBER

Michigan DNR verifies three Upper Peninsula cougar photos, 11/28/12
Chestnut farmers cope with lower yields, 11/28/12
Governors elect Snyder co-chair, 11/26/12
Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary sees Sandhill Cranes in record numbers, 11/21/12
Commission considers canoe, kayak registration to fund dredging, 11/15/12
New website posts food safety inspection reports, 11/14/12
Tribes oppose Michigan wolf hunt, 11/13/12
Michigan legislature proposes improvements to Brownfields TIF program, 11/12/12
Nuclear regulators will continue to monitor power plant in Michigan, 11/12/12
Patty Birkholz appointed to Great Lakes Protection Fund Board, 11/9/12
Energy proposal carries only one county; advocates eye new strategy, 11/9/12
Jon Allan: Office of the Great Lakes keeping our lakes a top priority, 11/9/12
Deadline approaches for grants to remove or maintain aging dams, 11/7/12
Young farmers struggle to buy Michigan farmland, 11/7/12
Michigan turns lights out on proposed renewable energy mandate, 11/6/12
Neighboring states eye Michigan’s energy ballot proposal, 11/1/12



OCTOBER

Energy policy by constitutional amendment debated, 10/31/12
Proposal would limit pet primates, 11/27/12
Michigan cities may soon receive windfall from Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund to operate parks and rec, 10/25/12
Prohibited invasive plant species a high concern for MDARD and DNR, 10/25/12
Future of buoy could be sunk without funding, 10/25/12
A dozen Michigan organizations receive specialty crop grants, 10/25/12
Group files lawsuit to invalidate today's state auction of oil and gas leases, 10/24/12
Deer disease: Michigan officials seek continued help with reporting as death toll tops 10,400, 10/23/12
Researchers strive to restore beetle that raises its own young, 10/23/12
ETP plans reversal of Trunkline to carry Bakken, other products to Gulf Coast, 10/23/12
A fungus threatening Michigan's bats, 10/23/12
Michigan Clean Energy Mandate Initiative Would Require 25 Percent Renewables By 2025, 10/23/12
Panel makes recommendations on future of Michigan parks, recreation areas, 10/19/12
Michigan lawmakers want more local authority over ORVs, 10/18/12
Wildlife migrates as climate warms, forests recover, 10/17/12
Mich. judge to hear arguments on exotic swine ban, 10/17/12
Wildlife migrates as climate warms, forests recover, 10/17/12
Michigan's Kirtland's warbler reached record-high numbers in 2012, 10/16/12
Nature preserve in northern Michigan to more than double, 10/16/12
Asian carp and the US Constitution, 10/15/12
FEMA floodplain maps called into question, 10/11/12
Dogs clear Great Lakes beaches of polluting seagulls, 10/10/12
MI AG Continues Legal Action To Stop Asian Carp Advances, 10/10/12
Proposal 3 will immediately reduce rates for DTE's residential customers, 10/8/12
Michigan proposal could require land conservancies to pay property tax, 10/7/12
Michigan: Plan on Carp Falters, Congressman Says, 10/5/12
Michigan DNR Grant Program Announced to Address Dam Removals and Critical Maintenance, 10/5/12
Michigan Landowners Quietly Rack Up Court Victories in Pipeline Fight With Enbridge, 10/3/12
Report: 25 Percent Renewable Electricity Target Would Only Cost Michigan Consumers 50 Cents Per Month, 10/3/12
Jon Allan appointed Mich. Great Lakes office chief, 10/2/12
NRC releases preliminary Palisades results, 10/2/12Michigan Manufacturers Leading the Industry in Meeting New EPA Standards, 10/1/12







SEPTEMBER


Bill would join Michigan with other attempts to prevent drug pollution, 9/27/12
Enbridge takes Michigan landowners to court , 9/25/12
Deer-killing EHD virus could affect Michigan’s hunting season, 9/25/12
Decades later, PBB contamination suspected in illnesses and deaths, 9/23/12
West Michigan Underwater Preserve becomes official, 9/22/12
Michigan’s DNR asking hunters to be the watch for deadly deer disease, 9/22/12
Thousands of Trees Planted to Clean Up Brownfield Site in Flint, MI, 9/21/12
Cleaning up a big, underground mess in Michigan, 9/20/12
DNR wants rule changes for muskellunge, pike, 9/17/12
Fracking controversy heats up as gas exploration expands in Michigan, 9/17/12
Renewable energy standard Proposal 3 proponents say the Nov. 6 ballot issue is all about jobs, 9/16/12
Majority Of Michigan Voters Support 25% Renewable Energy Target, 9/14/12
Enbridge taking Mich. land owners to court over property for pipeline project, 9/14/12
Commission recognizes work of Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, 9/13/12
Obama, Romney campaigns to discuss Great Lakes | Minnesota Public Radio News, 9/12/12
Lawmakers say plan would revive Michigan's Civilian Conservation Corps, 9/11/12
Angry Michigan Residents Fight Uneven Battle Against Pipeline Project on Their Land, 9/10/12
Dogs find sewage in Berrien County Rivers, 9/4/12


AUGUST

Dead deer cases spike in MI, 8/29/12
University of Michigan getting grant for Asian carp study, 8/28/12
Fuel efficiency drives revitalization of the auto industry, 8/27/12
Amending Michigan’s Constitution to Ban Fracking, 8/23/12
Land Wars: Senator targets private land conservancies, 8/23/12
Change in Michigan's critical dune law generates more questions than answers at dune forum, 8/22/12
Midge fly infecting Michigan deer with deadly virus, 8/21/12
State Sen. Rick Jones asks EPA to respect Michigan’s clean water laws, 8/20/12
Trail running hot new trend that’s part of expansion of state park recreation, 8/16/12
Michigan No. 4 for new clean energy jobs, business group says, 8/16/12
Governor Snyder announces Manistique sea lamprey barrier collaboration, 8/13/12
DNR, MDARD update Michigan’s plan for managing chronic wasting disease, 8/10/12
Michigan's toxic air pollution from power plants on the decline, state still ranks high compared to rest of country, 8/9/12
Will Michigan Voters Decide to Strengthen Commitment to a Sustainable Economy and Renewable Energy Future?, 8/8/12
Gov. Rick Snyder signs controversial sand dunes legislation, 8/8/12
Species of Asian carp found in Berrien County, 8/3/12
EHD outbreak confirmed in deer in 2 Michigan counties, 8/2/12
Governor approves nearly $38 million in Natural Resources Trust Fund grants, 8/1/12



JULY

Mich. Tech opens new research center, 7/30/12
Mich. officials verify another UP cougar photo, 7/29/12
Michigan’s Gov. Snyder: Great Lakes protector or placeholder? , 7/27/12
Save Our Shoreline challenges rules for clearing vegetation along Great Lakes, 7/22/12
Sizzling temps, lack of rain take a toll on fish, natural habitat, 7/22/12
Erratic Weather Is No Bowl Of Cherries: Michigan Copes With Stunte
d Crop, 7/20/12
Poll: Overwhelming Majority Of Michigan Small Businesses Support Increase In State’s Clean Energy Target, 7/18/12
Michigan DNR to remove illegal carp from lake, 7/16/12
Drought conditions spread to more of Michigan, 7/13/12
Anatomy of an oil spill – federal report on the Enbridge pipeline disaster that polluted the Kalamazoo River, 7/11/12
Osprey flourish in southern Michigan: A story of success, 7/9/12
Michigan bill may loosen critical sand dune protection, 7/6/12
New law removes grooming permits, 7/3/12
Gov. Snyder signs beach grooming bill, state-owned land cap and crossbow fishing legislation, 7/2/12
Construction to start on next link of Chicago-to-Michigan pathway, 7/3/12

JUNE

Keith Creagh named Michigan Department of Natural Resources director, 6/26/12Beach grooming bill raises concerns about invasive vegetation, 6/25/12
Michigan's plans to kill mute swans draw opposition (with photo gallery), 6/25/12
Report Reviews Legal Controls For Fracking In MI & OH, 6/22/12
McClendon Development Settlement Approved by Federal Judge,
6/20/12
Residents invited to enjoy Southwest Michigan state parks while protecting natural areas, 6/18/12
NRC honors MUCC with Partners in Conservation Award, 6/18/12
Guest commentary: Renewable energy works -- and works well -- in Michigan, 6/18/12
Beach grooming bill sent to governor, 6/15/12
Synder Puts Critical Dune Legislation on Hold, 6/13/12
Legislature Looks to Limit Amount of State-Protected Land, 6/13/12
DNR warns of prohibited species that may be available at pet, aquarium stores, 6/12/12
Michigan forests hit hard by oak wilt disease, 6/13/12
Policy, Briefly: Deregulation of Beach Grooming and a Land Cap on DNR Acquisitions, 6/12/12
Invasive species burden Michigan, region with tens of millions in costs, 6/12/12
Michigan School District, After Budget Cuts, Plans to Cut 200-Year-Old Trees for Timber, 6/11/12
Heart of Michigan park sacrificed for private golf course, 6/11/12
Eric Sharp: Before you eat Michigan fish, do some research, 6/10/12
Michigan DNR will investigate report of illegal carp, 6/9/12
DNR removes spotted gar from Acceptable Spearing Species List, 6/7/12
Feds charge 2 with selling snakehead fish, 6/7/12
Mich Sen OKs dune protection law change, 6/7/12
 Michigan DTE plants tied to debate over mercury emissions, 6/7/12
DTE's Monroe Power Plant among region's top mercury polluters, 6/6/12
Michigan considers expanding bottle deposit law, 6/5/12
HB 5660: Exempt Pouch Drinks from Bottle Bill, 6/5/12
Column: Michigan's mighty oak is in danger of falling if we aren't more careful, 6/4/12Michigan's recreational trouble spots, 6/1/12

MAY


Michigan House passes bill to exempt alcohol pouches from Michigan's bottle deposit law, 5/29/12
Michigan Senate scraps DEQ permit for beach grooming, 5/29/12
Construction on Enbridge's $190 million oil pipeline project could start late summer, bring construction jobs to Jackson area, 5/27/12Duck Lake Fire, Michigan Wildfire, Tempered By Light Rain, Aerial Firefighting Crews, 5/27/12
Natural gas fracking fizzles in Michigan, 5/25/12
Michigan Senate passes bill that removes restrictions on beach grooming, 5/23/12
Editorial: A stealth attack on Michigan beach-walkers' rights, 5/21/12
Loss of Michigan apples, cherries, peaches to freeze has far-reaching consequences, 5/21/12
Cougar sighting in Upper Peninsula confirmed by state, 5/18/12
Michigan’s air cleaner, but watch out for carp and friends, 5/17/12
Wild Swine, the DNR and a Solution, 5/16/12
Farmers markets expand services as demand for local produce grows, 5/16/12
Citizen-Led Ballot Initiative to Ban Fracking Begins in Michigan, 5/15/12
Major Mich. manufacturers, businesses release energy efficiency jobs report, 5/12/12
Pull down lake breakwalls to stop erosion, Michigan officials say, 5/11/12
Wildlife federation gives Michigan poor rating for mining regulatory system, 5/10/12
Interview: DEQ On The Safety of Fracking, 5/10/12
Michigan must protect its forests, 5/9/12Michigan fracking: Revolution or regulation?, 5/9/12
No one likes the Land Cap, 5/7/12
GOP, Democratic consultants form unlikely alliance, 5/5/12
Editorial: Cap on DNR land holdings is bad policy, 5/5/12
Land Cap Bill Revisited in House, 5/4/12
New Study Finds Lead, Cadmium, BPA, Phthalates & Hazardous Flame Retardants in Gardening Products Sold in Michigan, 5/3/12
Help us stop bad land cap bill!, 5/1/12

APRIL

Green Energy vs Tourism?, 4/30/12
House Natural Resources Committee to Consider Land Cap Bill, 4/30/12
Senate Passes Natural Resources Trust Fund Bill, 4/30/12
Invasive grass fuels Michigan fires, 4/27/12
Statewide survey detects no evidence of white nose syndrome in Michigan bats, 4/26/12
Ban on exotic swine causes backlash in Michigan, as resisters claim government violates rights, 4/26/12
New legislation would allow out-of-state competition in Michigan’s energy market, 4/25/12
'Fracking' advocates, critics gear up in Michigan, 4/24/12
Opponents: State's crackdown on invasive wild boar is a pig in a poke, 4/23/12
Michigan takes aim at mute swans; 13,500 to be eliminated, 4/23/12
Michigan authorities accused of targeting heritage hogs, but are they?, 4/19/12
Michigan finally bans open garbage burning. Some of it, anyway….sort of, 4/19/12
Underwater turbines run into opposition, 4/16/12Why Michigan may make big cut in salmon stocked in Lake Michigan, 4/16/12
Report Says Michigan is 7th in Nation for Wind Energy Jobs, 4/16/12
It’s time for ticks, 4/14/12
Proposal would allow some Michigan waste dumping, 4/12/12
Research granted: Michigan organizations receive $880,000 in coastal funding, 4/12/12
Park & Read program gives library customers a free pass into Michigan state parks, museums and historic sites, 4/11/12
DNR Director Stokes approves new Elk Management Plan, 4/10/12
Demand high, supplies tight for some Michigan-grown organic foods, 4/10/12
Michigan DNR Lowers State Forest Campground Fees, 4/7/12
Offshore drilling funds help Michigan buy forest land, 4/6/12
Experts surprised by which predator is No. 1 killer of deer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, 4/6/12
Environmental group details climate change risks Michigan needs to prepare for, 4/6/12
Lake Michigan salmon fishery at risk without stocking reduction, educator says, 4/6/12
Michigan debate reopens on renewable energy standards, 4/6/12
Cycling tourists, rails-to-trails boost Michigan as two-wheeled vacation destination, 4/5/12
DNR advises earlier caution - statewide - against oak wilt disease, 4/5/12
Enforcement of Invasive Species Order on swine begins, 4/4/12Michigan wetland restoration snags millions for two projects, 4/3/12
New DNR initiative aims to resolve encroachment cases on public land, 4/2/12


MARCH

Editorial: For jobs and environment, keep ban on yard waste in landfills, 3/31/12 
Michigan is set to begin enforcing exotic swine ban, 3/30/12Michigan bio-industry seeks federal, state boost, 3/28/12
Great Lakes Water Levels Bring Conflict For Michigan Residents, 3/27/12
Michigan Sees Big Rewards from Nascent Clean Energy Policies, 3/26/12
DNR seeks public review of Michigan’s muskellunge regulations, 3/26/12
New Michigan fishing regulations take effect April 1, 3/26/12
DNR seeks public review of Michigan’s northern pike regulations, 3/26/12
DNR seeks public review of Michigan’s brook trout regulations, 3/26/12
Niles recreation trail steps forward, 3/23/12
Living Near Palisades nuclear plant, 3/23/12
A Composting Conundrum, 3/19/12
Warm March weather could bring early insects, fly anglers, 3/19/12
DNR, anglers discuss threats to fishing in Lake Michigan in 2012, 3/15/12
Yard waste bill: Guaranteed bankruptcy, 3/15/12
Protect Michigan Composting: Don’t Trash and Burn!, 3/14/12
Michigan expands use of 'recreation passport, 3/12/12Guest Blog: The Long Slow Demise of Jean Klock Park, 3/9/12
Decrease in white pines threatens Michigan ecosystem, source of pride, 3/8/12
New trade group predicts Michigan boom in new energy, 3/6/12
West Michigan lake's swan cull now a global flap, 3/3/12
Michigan Court upholds exotic swine ban, 3/2/12
Why Michigan plans to kill thousands of mute swans, 3/1/12
U-M leaders visit White House to discuss Great Lakes restoration, 3/1/12


FEBRUARY

Michigan looks to eliminate red tape by slashing environmental rules, 2/29/12
Michigan farm program that mitigates environmental impacts may expand , 2/28/12
Aging nuclear plant troubles regulators but not neighbors, 8/27/12
Michigan health department to use EPA dioxin dose recommendations for 2012-13 Fish Advisory, 2/27/12
New York court allows town to restrict fracking, but a different result likely under Michigan law, 2/23/12
Michigan officials try to stop pharmaceuticals from getting into water, 2/17/12
Policy winds blow through Michigan forests, 2/16/12
Report: Consumers Energy on track to meet state's renewable energy standard, 2/16/12
Muskegon, Grand Haven harbors have projects outlined in proposed budget, 2/15/12
Report links Michigan deaths to coal-fired plants, 2/14/12
Lifetime Chemo Sustains Milwaukee Ash Trees, 2/14/12
Niles Township blazing trail to South Bend, 2/6/12
Dioxin Report Delayed & Huron-Manistee Plan, 2/1/12
Pending Michigan bill seeks to curb septic waste seeping into land, water,  2/1/12

JANUARY 

Snowy owls flock to Michigan in unusual numbers, 1/30/12
Michigan lawmakers propose more public information about children’s products, 1/27/12
Sixth District Court rules against lawsuit to stop the development of Jean Klock Park, 1/25/12
Endangered no more: Michigan Department of Natural Resources delists wolves, again, 1/25/12
Michigan tax ruling could power wind energy projects, 1/25/12
S.S. Badger issue causes Congress to choose sides among environment, business, 1/20/12
S.S. Badger owner cites economy, environment, traffic safety in petition to EPA, 1/20/12
S.S. Badger awaits federal decisions as potential final season nears, 1/20/12
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over Jean Klock Park, 1/19/12
Evolving bacteria have apple tree farmers searching for options, 1/16/12
Michigan's Palisades nuclear plant may be named one of nation's 5 worst, 1/15/12
Will latest effort to reorganize DNR lead to improvement?: 1/14/12
Greenhouse gas polluters: EPA's interactive map includes West Michigan sites, 1/13/12 
New Exciting Opportunity for Clean Energy Jobs in Michigan, 1/12/12
Michigan DNR asks for feedback on sturgeon rehabilitation strategy, 1/11/12
New Expo Arena goes for the green, 1/10/12
Should Michigan follow other states by investing in Lake Michigan water trails?, 1/6/12
NRC issues violation notice to Palisades nuclear power plant, 1/5/12
Michigan homeowners improve on energy efficiency, 1/3/12
Niles Daily Star: Pucker St. dam's future unresolved (Dowagiac River), 1/3/12
What DNR, Michigan leaders should do to help state's outdoor resources in 2012, 1/2/12

2011

DECEMBER


Consumers, DTE making progress on 10% renewable energy requirement by 2015, 10/28/11
Michigan to create aquatic invasive species council, 12/23/11
Michigan counties could lose millions of dollars from wind farm tax change, 12/20/11
Nesbitt Hails Passage Of Invasive Species Plan, 12/16/11
Michigan coal-fired plants to close; wind and air to step up, 12/15/11
Michigan Legislature passes an Invasive Species Compact, 12/14/11
Environmental group calls out Michigan waterways and lakes for mercury pollution, 12/14/11
Burning trash powers Michigan cities, fuels debate, 12/13/11
Michigan Governor Snyder Stands Up to Protect the Great Lakes, 12/1/11
Michigan Chamber Expresses Disappointment with Gov. Snyder's Veto of Necessary Regulatory Reform Legislation, 12/1/11


NOVEMBER

Assessment on Michigan's water use program released for public comment, 11/29/11
Outdoors: Invasive flora needs to be rooted out from Michigan, too, not just fauna, 11/29/11
Debris on Michigan beaches tied to Milwaukee sewer overflows, 11/21/11
Michigan reports bigger salmon harvest this year, 11/21/11
Bold proposal for a Muskegon wind energy manufacturing center caught in crossfire of wind debate, 11/21/11
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy's acquisition near South Haven caps its banner year, 11/20/11
Michigan Wind Energy Consortium ties private companies, local governments and colleges, 11/20/11
U.S. House bill would weaken Michigan's invasive species law, 11/16/11
State says fracking regulated but bills would add requirements, 11/15/11
Battle of the Great Lakes continues, 11/12/11
Michigan cuts investment in brownfield redevelopment, local agencies compete for diminishing funds, 11/10/11
Jeff Irwin: 'Pure Michigan legacy could be severely damaged' if state fails to address fracking, 11/7/11
Report: Now More than Ever, MI Needs Conservation Dollars, 11/7/11
State Rep. Brandon Dillon calls for new environmental protections against 'fracking', 11/7/11
A dam on Michigan’s Dowagiac River has an uncertain fate as nearby Paw Paw again flows free, 11/7/11
$2.6-million makeover readies old industrial site for role in Detroit International Wildlife Refuge, 11/7/11
Michigan Supreme Court will decide if townships are responsible for building sewer systems to control water, pollution, 11/3/11
Michigan farmers markets stretch food dollars for poor, 11/2/11
Governor Snyder’s Plans for Reinventing Michigan’s Green Infrastructure/ 11/2/11

OCTOBER

Renewable energy powers up Michigan manufacturing, 10/27/11
Schuette again files Asian carp appeal with Supreme Court, 10/25/11
Sharing Michigan wind royalties may ease local opposition, 10/20/11
Great Lakes offshore wind development stalled in Michigan legislature, 10/19/11
Reviewing renewable energy in the Michigan State Senate, 10/10/11
Black flies: another reason to reduce agriculture runoff, 10/10/11
March deadline stands for removing exotic hogs, 10/10/11
Bill would ease restriction on landfills, raising fears of contamination, 10/3/11

SEPTEMBER


Michigan courts cut Lake Michigan wind reasearch, right along with heating assistance funds, 9/30/11
Let the incandescent light bulb light the way to choice in Michigan, 9/27/11
Survival rate for Great Lakes muskies from Michigan hatchery tops 2010, 9/25/11
Stabenow, White House official disagree over sepreration of waterways to prevent spread of Asian carp into Great Lakes, 9/23/11
2 deer in Cass County have tested positive for EHD, 9/22/11
Pure slacking - Michigan falters on on conservation, 9/19/11
Michigan DEQ takes positive initial steps towards fracking transparency, 9/15/11
River monitoring cuts could stop crucial data flow to river regulators, 9/13/11
Michigan expands efforts to stop invasive species, 9/6/11
EPA announces 12 Great Lakes restoration investments in Michigan, 9/2/11


AUGUST

Environmental policy advisor, author gives Michigan high marks for its leadership role in protecting the Great Lakes, 8/22/11
Stinkbug a no-show? Southwest Michigan farmers have their fingers crossed, 8/17/11
Are beaches public where road ends? Question roils Great Lakes legal water, 8/3/11
Mapping Michigan’s best pest and natural resources management, 8/1/11

JULY

Warmer West Michigan temperatures force meteorologists to create 'new normals', 7/30/11
Tourism, Recreation Groups Join Forces To Keep Asian Carp Out, 7/27/11
Michican game ranches get hand-delivered notice of DNR feral swine order, 7/25/11
Guest commentary: Don't waver from energy goals, 7/24/11
Proposed: 4,000 electric car charging stations across West Michigan, 7/12/11
Lake trout health advisory expanded for Lake Michigan: steer clear, 7/11/11
Once endangered, eagle population soaring in Michigan, U.S., 7/11/11
Editorial: Protect the Great Lakes: Restoration funds have earned a place in the budget, 7/10/11
Michigan wild hogs order to take effect in October, 7/8/11
Michigan on-site wastewater systems lack state oversigh, 7/7/11 E. coli found in west Michigan streambed sediments, adds to complexity of source, 7/6/11
Michigan is Set to Lead the Way for Electric Vehicle Production,
7/6/11
Invasive bug found at Michigan border crossings, 7/4/11
New volunteer law helps DNR address more task, 7/2/11
Agricultural Leaders of Michigan criticize House vote against feral swine ban, 7/1/11


JUNE

State legislators debate over feral swine — ban or regulation?, 6/30/11
Renewable Energy Continues Growth In Michigan, 6/30/11
Regulations sought in Michigan to control sporting swine; invasive species order to take effect, 6/25/11
Michigan fracking rules not strong enough, 6/21/11
Great Lakes invasive species council proposed, 6/20/11
Michigan lawmakers grapple with wild pig problem, 6/18/11
Swine debate stalls in House ag committee but moves to Senate's, 6/17/11
Bees need help -- but from an invasive plant?, 6/17/11
Michigan Co-op helps improve fishing throughout Great Lakes, 6/17/11
House to Snyder: We’re cutting Great Lakes protection and giving your authority to Washington!, 6/16/11
White nose bat syndrome could move into Michigan, 6/16/11
Editorial: Michigan should just ban those hogs, 6/16/11
Michigan leads nation in tree planting contest, 6/16/11
Michigan resolutions adopted to help keep Asian carp out of Great Lakes, 6/14/11
Bill would restrict septic waste disposal bans, cut costs, 6/13/11
Feral swine update: Senator moves for invasive species order to be made law, 6/13/11
Public Enemy No. 2: Invasive dame's rocket joins the pull-worthy ranks of garlic mustard, 6/12/11
In 'tea party' era, the GOP's 'Red Fred' is no longer green, 6/11/11
Green tax exemption proposed for Michigan homes, 6/9/11
Lake Michigan offshore wind turbines' visibility, noise addressed in GVSU study, 6/8/11
School assignment leads to statewide pest alert for stink bugs, 6/5/11
Michigan Senate votes to weaken protections for the Great Lakes, 6/5/11



MAY

Chikaming Open Lands has acquired Dayton Wet Prairie in Bertrand Township, 5/11
Swapping water for oil scrutinized in Michigan, 5/31/11
State Senator says solar farm's tax bill defies logic, introduces legislation to help small-scale projects, 5/27/11
Stinkbugs: Michigan growers given new identification help, 5/27/11
Lamprey cuts threaten Michigan charter ships captains, 5/26/11
Interest grown in native wildflowers, 5/26/11
Michigan sets new rules for natural gas fracking, 5/25/11
Time to get stricter about 'no stricter' legislation, 5/24/11
Michigan Recycling Council raising awareness for recycling in Michigan, 5/23/11
Editorial: Don't disarm governor in battle to keep the Great Lakes clean, 5/20/11
State agency sets goal of all Great Lakes beaches open for swimming in 2014, 5/20/11
Funding cuts threaten award winning water management tool, 5/20/11
New report: Electric Vehicles: Connecting Michigan's past and future, 5/19/11
Lake Zurich trustees reject Lake Michigan Water Consortium Pact, 5/17/11 Sewage overflow in Michigan approaches 15 billion gallons, 5/13/11
Peak time for migrating birds in southwest Michigan, 5/6/11
Michigan Senate approves business regulation limits, 5/5/11
Michigan DNR supports federal proposal to remove wolves from Endangered Species List, 5/5/11


APRIL

Habitat projects protect rare butterflies in southwest Michigan, 4/28/11
Deer baiting citations still high in Michigan, 4/28/11
Sport swine: Too wily, destructive to be attempt regulation, experts urge, 4/28/11
Michigan restricts phosphorus, 4/27/11
Michigan Supreme Court overturns major environmental decision that expanded ability to
sue state, 4/26/11
State tracking beach, water pollution problems, 4/25/11
Michigan Village: Close fish ladder because of carp, 4/22/11
Urban expert with Project for Open Spaces talks to Kalamazoo audience about creating places with 'soul', 4/14/11
West Michigan lawmakers propose ban total ban of wind turbines on Michigan's Great Lakes, 4/6/11
Lawmakers want to take the wind out of off-shore turbine sails, 4/6/11




MARCH

Appeals court upholds decision barring factory farms from water pollution in Michigan, 3/30/11
Proposal would exempt some road projects from wetlands requirement, 3/21/11
Congressman Fred Upton to hold district listening sessions, 3/18/11
Michigan explores high speed rail, 3/12/11Criticism, money and doubts stall new biomass plant, 3/10/11
Michigan Prevails in Great Lakes Ballast Water Battle, 3/10/11
Snyder signs farm environmental program bills, 3/8/11Dan Wyant: Michigan DEQ to be a leader in environmental stewardship , 3/7/11
Governor expected to sign farm environmental standards bill, 3/7/11
Stabenow: Feds need to 'light a fire' under Army Corps of Engineers to find ways to separate Chicago riverways from Lake Michigan, 3/3/11


FEBRUARY

Michigan political week in review, 2/27/11
WMEAC Founder Willard Wolfe passes away, 2/25/11
Renewable energy costs in Michigan lower than first anticipated as a 2015 mandate approaches,
Analyzing Gov. Snyder’s budget: Significant general fund cuts to natural resources protections, 2/23/11
Asian carp threat a focus of Patty Birkholz, director of Michigan's Office of Great Lakes, 2/22/11
Michigan League of Conservation Voters statement on Snyder budget proposal, 2/22/11
Rehabilitation banned for mute swans, 2/21/11Wind Siting Challenges at the Local Level, 2/18/11
How Green is Your Governor?, 2/11Growers Smell Trouble in Stink bug Invasion, 2/17/11
Report on the Implementation of the P.A. 295 Renewable Energy Standard and the Cost-Effectiveness of the Energy Standands, 2/15/11
Survey Seeks Gray Wolves in Lower Peninsula, 2/14/11
Two-Thirds of Upton's Constituents Oppose His Bill to Block the EPA  from Updating  Health Protections, 2/14/11
Teamwork on Land Investment Pays Ecological Demands, 2/13/11
Galien River Property Protected, 2/28/11
Michigan Expected to Ban Wildlife Rehabbers from Helping Injured Mute Swans, 2/10/11
Feral Pigs Declared Invasive Species in Michigan, 2/7/11
Invasive Insect Found in Berrien County, 2/3/11The Curious Case of Fred Upton, 2/2/11
"Save Jean Kloch Park' Makes us Miss the Old Court, 2/1/1


JANUARY

State Pushes Green Initiative for Local Communities, 1/28/11
Sound Off on Asian Carp, 1/25/11
Is a Golf Course a Public Park?, 1/22/11
Michigan Seeks to Preserve Biodiversity, 1/20/11
40 Year Old Michigan Environmental Act May be Under Firer Again, 1/20/11
Statement on Governor Snyder's State of the State Address, 1/20/11
Statement on Governor Snyder's State of the State Address - Michigan League of Conservation Voters, 1/20/11
Asian Carp Fight to Rage on: New Michigan Attorney Not Abandoning Lawsuit, 1/18/11
Michigan Supreme Court Decision on Aux Sable River Case Shores up Protection for Environment, 1/17/11
New DEQ Chief Dan Wyant: Looking to Economic Gardening to Grow, Protect Michigan 1/11
Restoring Michigan's Great Lakes; Opportunities in Year Two of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Proceedings, 1/17/11
New Invasive Fruit Fly Could Threaten Michigan Berries, 1/12/11
Alien Algae Alarms Aquatic Experts, 1/11/11
Michigan Park Defenders (Jean Klock Park) Reach Supreme Court  1/10/11
Michigan League of Conservation Voters Launches 'How Green is Your Governor?', 1/6/11
Snyder Issues Executive Order Separating DEQ/DNR 1/4/11
High Court in Flux Delivers Victory to Environmental Groups, 1/4/11
Energy Works Receives $4.4 Million for School Energy Efficiency, 1/11



2010
Michigan Wildlife Biologist John Lerg Retiring, 12/21/10
Future of Coal Debate in Michigan, 12/19/10
New Online Source for Gardeners, 12/18/10Michigan Appeals Ruling in Asian Carp Suit, 12/16/10
Michigan Coastal Management Assessment Draft 12/10
Michigan 50 Year Vision: Blueprint for a Better Michigan circa 2060 Released by Michigan Environmental Council, 12/7/10



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