clean water

Health

"Water Box" system available in Benton Harbor to cut down on need for bottled water; state still recommends bottled water only

Dustin Dwyer

The filtered water system, called the Water Box, is made by a non-profit called 501CTHREE. Similar systems have been set up in Flint, during its water crisis.

Environment & Climate Change

One Michigan county tells the story of a nation plagued by water pollution

Farms housing thousands of animals are one of several sources contaminating the Pine River and dividing a mid-Michigan community.Murray Borrello, wearing…

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha speaks at a book signing

Environment & Climate Change

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha challenges EPA Lead and Copper Rule proposal

MaKayla Ealy

Flint pediatrician, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, testified during a House hearing on Tuesday for the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed changes to the…

A section of the River Raisin near Monroe.

News

State retesting drinking water in Southeast Michigan after finding PFAS spike

Kate Wells

The state is retesting drinking water in several Southeast Michigan communities this week. That's after a recent test in the River Raisin watershed found…

Politics & Government

Groups want Great Lakes on the presidential campaign radar

Steve Carmody

Environmentalists are calling on presidential candidates to commit to doing more to protect the Great Lakes. The "Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes…

Environment & Climate Change

Federal agencies ask for public comments on next Great Lakes restoration plan

Steve Carmody

Federal agencies are asking for the public’s input on a new action plan for the Great Lakes.The third phase of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative…