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"MI Environment Digest - August 1, 2025"

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Career Series: Fast Five with EGLE’s interns [ [link removed] ]

"July 31, 2025"

As part of National Intern Day, MI Environment is highlighting the department’s 19 interns.

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2025 EGLE internship program word cloud.

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EGLE unveils new and improved version of GeoWebFace, an online application that showcases geological resources [ [link removed] ]

"July 30, 2025"

EGLE recently launched an update to the GeoWebFace online application that showcases information related to Michigan’s non-renewable geological resources.

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GeoWebFace map

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Throwing a lifeline to fix failing septic systems [ [link removed] ]

"July 29, 2025"

The new state loan program is bringing costly repair and replacement within owners’ reach.

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Workers install septic system equipment.

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Projects aim to improve water efficiency and conservation in agriculture, business, and more [ [link removed] ]

"July 24, 2025"

Among water conservation and efficiency efforts underway in Michigan are a project that is exploring water conservation best practices and another focused on helping agricultural growers adapt to climate change.

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As one of Michigan’s largest water consumers, agriculture is a focal point of water conservation efforts. Photo courtesy of MSU Extension.

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Hot tips from the Recycling Raccoons this summer [ [link removed] ]

"July 23, 2025"

The Recycling Raccoons are sharing some of their favorite summer recycling tips.

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Graphic showing the Recycling Raccoons with “Beat the Heat with Summer Recycling” text.

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Disaster debris management planning project develops into model [ [link removed] ]

"July 22, 2025"

Two entities in Oakland County are working on establishing a regional Disaster Debris Management Plan to ensure the region is prepared to responsibly manage debris from disaster events.

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The 2014 floods resulted in three months’ worth of trash in three weeks. (Photo by Jeff McKeen)

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