Nearly two months after an ice storm slammed northern Michigan, state and federal aid to farmers has yet to arrive. Now, local organizers are taking matters into their own hands.
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Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Will the money come to finish the Soo Lock expansion in Michigan?
The lock construction is facing an upcoming financial deadline. Under the current Continuing Resolution budget in Washington, the money for the new lock needs to be allocated before Sept. 25.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan won’t lease state land near Gaylord for solar project
The decision comes after public outcry prompted solar developer RWE Renewables to rescind its request to lease the state land. In a letter Friday, DNR Director Scott Bowen left open the possibility of future leases.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan OKs 'does with bows' UP hunting, punts on coyote plan
Hunters across the UP will be able to shoot antlerless deer with bows this season under rules approved by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, which again delayed a potential vote on year-round coyote hunting.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Cast your vote for our under-the-radar Michigan bucket list!
Bridge readers offered more than 100 Michigan summer bucket list suggestions. Now, we need you to help us make the final list.
Posted inOutdoors Life
It's state park season in Michigan. What's closed, back open and new?
Heading to a state park soon? Some Michigan parks are still closed for ice storm repairs or renovations, while others are back open with new features. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Thousands of miles of Michigan trails still need clearing after ice storm
Cleanup efforts after the historic March event are shifting to making trails usable for locals and visitors. Find out how you can help.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Lawmakers try again to get $50M for controversial Copperwood mine in UP
After a state subsidy stalled in approvals, officials now are trying to get the funding through budget earmarks
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
As northern Michigan cleans out from storm, some find new use for dead wood
It may take years to fully clear the damage from a historic ice storm. Some debris will be turned into biomass and converted into energy. One firm is using fallen trees to help power 38,000 homes.
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Watch Bridge Lunch Break on Michigan summer tourism, impact of foreign travel
Three tourism experts joined Bridge Michigan Outdoors Life Reporter Laura Herberg for a conversation about what’s coming up in Michigan tourism this year and the challenges tourism officials face.