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Summer conditions leading to algal blooms in canals, rivers around failed Mid-Michigan dams

Summer conditions leading to algal blooms in canals, rivers around failed Mid-Michigan dams

by Fix MI State | Jul 30, 2021 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Dams & Other

Some residents living along the streams, rivers, and lakes near the failed Edenville and Sanford dams in Mid-Michigan are experiencing algal blooms in the shallow waters that feed the former reservoirs. The blooms are common this time of year and the Michigan...
Whitmer highlights workers ‘fixing the damn roads’ in Saginaw County

Whitmer highlights workers ‘fixing the damn roads’ in Saginaw County

by Fix MI State | Jun 3, 2021 | Roads & Bridges

BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) – (5/27/2021) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent Thursday morning in Buena Vista Township touring the major construction project at I-75 and M-46. Crews are about a year into the 2.5 year job. “I think it’s important to...
A year later, safety program continues to assist families after Mid-Michigan dam failures

A year later, safety program continues to assist families after Mid-Michigan dam failures

by Fix MI State | May 20, 2021 | Dams & Other

One year after the failures of the Edenville and Sanford dams, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy said it continues to assist the community in recovery efforts and planning for the future of the affected communities. Wednesday marks a year...
Whitmer, Moolenaar check out $14 million project on U.S. 127 in Clare County

Whitmer, Moolenaar check out $14 million project on U.S. 127 in Clare County

by Fix MI State | May 13, 2021 | Roads & Bridges

CLARE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was in Clare County on Thursday to tour a $14 million construction project on U.S. 127. Whitmer and Congressman John Moolenaar watched crews work on resurfacing the freeway and upgrading the Clare Welcome Center...
Midland flooding highlights Michigan’s aging stockpile of neglected dams

Midland flooding highlights Michigan’s aging stockpile of neglected dams

by Fix MI State | May 26, 2020 | Dams & Other

The rushing waters out of two failed dams near Midland highlight a flood risk that extends beyond the mid-Michigan city. In fact, the breaches are a wake-up call for the entire state as climate change, long-neglected infrastructure systems and a lack of funding all...
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