AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGreat Lakes protection: The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered a full redo of the Line 5 tunnel permit review, a major win for tribal nations and environmental groups fighting Enbridge’s plan to bore beneath the Straits of Mackinac. Water security: Michigan joined a wider wave of reports of cyberattacks targeting water systems, with officials saying some local utilities weren’t directly targeted and emphasizing safeguards like secure passwords and monitoring. Public health: Michigan confirmed its first two deaths tied to the Cyclospora outbreak, with cases still climbing and investigators pointing to contaminated iceberg lettuce. Food safety: A Pistachio Nut Butter recall tied to salmonella was distributed in 19 states, including Michigan, underscoring how quickly contamination alerts can spread. Built-environment sustainability: EGLE helped turn MSU’s domicology exhibit into a traveling set of panels focused on building life cycles and deconstruction as an alternative to demolition. Wildlife & habitat: A feature highlights the common loon’s Michigan legacy and the conservation work behind stabilizing loon populations.
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