Farah Siddiqi, Michigan News Connection

Ice cover on the Great Lakes is currently at just 2.9% of the surface area, compared with the historical average of 38% for this time of year

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It is the first time the Black Lake season has been canceled

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Advocates say it’s long overdue

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Michigan environmental groups are pushing for changes to how water is used at the DTE Energy nuclear plant in Monroe County

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Wayne State University has introduced an undergraduate certificate in cannabis chemistry program this fall

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