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Why Friends of the Detroit River’s volunteers are key to its success

Avatar photo by Brady McKillop June 20, 2024July 7, 2024

Volunteers with Friends of the Detroit River have a long history with the organization and a love of the river.

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Woodbridge textile artist launches new community space: Secret Garden Art Cafe

Avatar photo by Sarah Sparkman June 20, 2024September 12, 2024

Raffa Reuther transformed their historical home into a pop-up community space offering adults low-stakes creative experiences.

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Detroit Air Quality

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak June 20, 2024September 5, 2024

What you need to know about Canadian wildfire smoke and Detroit air quality all in one place. Updated regularly.

Curious cow looking to the camera at cattle farm.
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What we’re reading: A Michigan bird flu mystery

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

Newly released wastewater surveillance data suggests Michigan is a national hot spot for the bird flu virus that’s infecting poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the U.S.

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Michigan fireworks add to air quality problems

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

Here’s how you can manage asthma during Fourth of July air pollution spikes caused by Michigan fireworks.

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Watershed councils collaborate to change infrastructure from gray to green 

Avatar photo by Capital News Service June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

Watershed councils covering the Huron, Rouge and Clinton rivers have created the Rain Catchers Collective to help more residents and municipalities build green infrastructure. 

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Bipartisan advocates say it’s time for community solar in Michigan

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt June 19, 2024June 19, 2024

Legislation has statewide support but faces opposition from DTE and Consumers.

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EGLE launches Michigan Justice40 Accelerator

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

The Michigan Justice40 Accelerator aims to help community-based organizations in Michigan access federal funding for clean energy and climate-related projects.

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EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil – here’s what that could mean for households in Detroit

Avatar photo by The Conversation June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

This more protective lower number reflects current understanding of soil as a significance source of lead exposure for children.

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Don’t sweat it: Saving money during DTE peak hours

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak June 18, 2024June 21, 2024

Stay cool without breaking the bank: Here’s what you need to know about DTE peak hours during a heat wave.

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