Hopes and Fishes

Interlochen Public Radio
In one of the most polluted parts of Lake Michigan, whitefish are thriving. Some people wonder if we should try to replicate that environment elsewhere to save the iconic species. But that could mean doing something untested and controversial.
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Consumers picks private equity fund to buy Michigan dams for $1 apiece

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The utility had been seeking a way out of the hydropower business. The sale could close late next year or early 2027.
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Off-trail ORVs destroy Michigan ecosystems and the DNR can’t keep up

Interlochen Public Radio
Off-road vehicles have been allowed on state forest land since 2018. But sometimes they blaze their own trails. Now, things are at a breaking point.
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Crumbling U.P. dam reveals potential risks of private hydroelectric ownership

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A crumbling, century-old dam in AuTrain Township could threaten local businesses and public safety, with some worried about a dam failure or its possible removal. What does that mean for dams elsewhere in the state.
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