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Winter Storm Warning For Northern Michigan
Monday , 17, November 2014 Community, Environment Leave a commentThe National Weather Service in Grand Rapids issued a winter storm warning for 1 pm this afternoon to Tuesday, 9 pm for the following counties: Charlevoix Cheboygan Lake County Mason County Oceana County Otsego County Heavy snow accumulations of 1 inch per hour with winds up to 25 mph will create hazardous driving conditions and […]
Growth Of Poverty In The US 1998 – 2012
Sunday , 12, October 2014 Community, Environment Leave a commentHow many more people in the US live in poverty? Here is a national map that breaks it down by county. This trend can be reversed if people get out and vote on November 4.
Michigan NRC: No Gray Wolf Hunt This Season
Tuesday , 16, September 2014 Environment Leave a commentThis article has been edited for errors More good news from the Department of Natural Resources. The Natural Resources Commission issued a statement that there isn’t enough scientific data available to determine if a wolf hunt in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is feasible in 2014, and with the two referendum ballot initiatives on the November ballot, […]
Hartwick Pines Saved From Oil Drilling And Fracking
Monday , 15, September 2014 Environment Leave a commentOn Thursday, September 11, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced they would take Hartwick Pines State Park off of the auction block, saving it from future oil exploration and fracking. The decision came after a large protest from Michigan residents, including two grandchildren of Karen Hartwick, spoke out against the state allowing any mining […]
Helicopters Hovering In Northern Michigan Skies Next Week
Wednesday , 10, September 2014 Community, Environment Leave a commentIf you see low-flying helicopters hovering over your property or nearby next week, it’s the power company inspecting power lines, poles, steel towers and equipment for damage caused by lightning, wind, storms, and other problems. The inspection area ranges from US 10 to the tip of the mitten and will run from Monday, September 15, […]
On August 29 the Sierra Club of Michigan announced their list of endorsed state senate and representative candidates. The names on the list received the endorsement for having, “demonstrated strong leadership in promoting clean air, clean water and cleaner energy for a healthier Michigan.” The Sierra Club based their choices on each candidate’s environmental history, […]
Michigan State Legislature Undermines Will Of The People Again Over Wolf Hunt Vote
Wednesday , 13, August 2014 Environment Leave a commentToday another vote in the ongoing struggle to protect Michigan wolves from hunting is expected to take place in the Michigan Senate. Despite two voter referendums to put a stop to wolf hunting being approved for the November ballot. Republicans in Michigan have a tough time allowing the citizens of this state to determine what […]
Michigan’s Rest Areas Soon To Be Sponsored By Private Companies
Tuesday , 1, July 2014 Community, Environment Leave a commentThe cost of Michigan’s rest areas and welcome centers are too much for the Michigan Department of Transportation to maintain through state funds, so in an effort to help pay for their upkeep, the state will offer corporate sponsorship for sale. Michigan has 64 rest areas and 14 welcome centers that in the future will […]
One of the joys of living “Up North” is there’s plenty of wildlife to enjoy. For anyone who lives near our great Northern Michigan forests, this means plenty of animals and birds may come to visit. They will also help themselves to anything edible, whether you want them to have it or not. And then, […]