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The Sierra Club of Michigan is asking the Ann Arbor Environmental Commission for its help in fighting the problems of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs, in the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is launching a new grant program to help agriculture businesses comply with environmental regulations. Colin Jackson has more.

On May 21st, you can join in a celebration of the Huron River. Huron River Day festivities include recreational opportunities, educational programs, food, and live music. So, how is the health of the river? Huron River Watershed Council executive director Rebecca Esselman joined WEMU's David Fair to provide updates on PFAS contamination, the threat of hexavalent chromium, and to explain why the river is fully available for fun and recreation.

A Michigan organization says the state has seen around a third of its public health officers leave their jobs within the last three years. Colin Jackson has more.

There is a three-way race for Ann Arbor Mayor. but only two names will appear on the ballot. Incumbent Democrat, Christopher Taylor, is seeking a third term in office. The other name that appears on the ballot is Eric Lipson. Lipson is a self-proclaimed Democrat but is running as an Independent. A very late entry into the race is independent write-in candidate Dylan Manna. He’s a researcher and physics scholar at the University of Michigan, who recently moved back to the city. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more in this extended report.

A trio of economic development projects are set to receive hundreds of millions of dollars in state incentives. Colin Jackson has more.

A planned potash and salt production plant is a step closer to receiving state funding. Colin Jackson has more on the effort to produced more of the key fertilizer ingredient domestically.

A $4.8 billion budget bill that includes spending on water cleanup, infrastructure, and expanded broadband internet is on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Winter driving can be slow and frustrating. Most are grateful when the plows clear the path and melt the ice with road salt and other chemicals. That process, however, does have ecological impacts. Anthony Kendall is a Research Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. He joined WEMU’s David Fair to talk about the effect on our waterways, wildlife and ecosystems.

Flooding, pollution, and overall water quality have dominated the news lately. While municipal water systems cover the majority of state residents, 35%…