water pollution

Michigan's legacy of industrial pollution continues to taint the flesh of fish in the state's lakes and rivers. Warning signs only do so much. River walkers tell anglers about the risks.

Local, state, and federal agencies conduct exercises based on worst case scenarios of petroleum spills into the Great Lakes.

Up to 46,000 gallons of diesel fuel may have spilled into Lake Michigan from a large ship. It triggered a multi-agency response, including the US Coast Guard, EGLE, and ship owners.

Ineffective voluntary water pollution prevention practices are set aside for mandatory regulations.

The Republican-led House of Representatives is proposing to cut funds for the EPA, water distribution system repairs, and pollution cleanup.

A binational Great Lakes fishery dispute, expanding Detroit neighborhood art, fearing foam on the water, and the best advice to keep that happy vacation feeling.

A proposed plan will repair ecosystems and create recreational opportunities along the Tittibawasee River, Saginaw River, and Saginaw Bay.

Billions in clean energy incentives rely on raw materials from polluting corn and livestock.

Heavy industrial activity has been operating along parts of the Detroit and Rouge rivers for decades. The legacy it's left is up to 5.1 million cubic meters of contaminated sediment.

A dry cleaning solvent has been found to be a health hazard. It's already polluted sites throughout Michigan. A newly introduced bill would phase out the use.