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Enbridge Energy Pipeline Danger, Northern Michigan Au Sable River

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:19:03 +0000

“Worst-case scenario could result in a spill of 1.5 million gallons of light crude into the Au Sable River in eight minutes” States a report on the environmental risks of gas drilling and oil pipelines in the Au Sable River watershed. That amount is nearly twice as much oil than what leaked into the Kalamazoo River.

The report gives a lot of attention to a 58-year-old oil pipeline that travels under the Au Sable and two of its tributaries. The pipe is owned by Enbridge Energy, which also owns the pipeline that ruptured in July 2010 and spilled 800,000 gallons of oil into Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo River.

The report also covered the concern over a potential boom in northern Michigan of a controversial method of natural gas extraction called hydraulic fracturing, or fracking; a process that uses toxic materials and requires an immense amount of water

Read the entire article via Great Lakes Echo

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Belle Island Revealed, Creators’ Reflections of the Year Long Project for Detroit Free Press

admin — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:30:46 +0000

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Fighting Invasive Species: Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan

admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:36:48 +0000

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Belle Island Revealed, a yearlong project by the Detroit Free Press

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:11:40 +0000

Read the “Belle Isle: Fighting the silent siege” Detroit Free Press article

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Native Fish Returns to Great Lakes, Threatens Lake Trout

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:40:22 +0000

The burbot, bottom feeding fish nicknamed lawyers, are making a comback from the small number that have survived in its native waters of the Great Lakes. The species saw a huge decline in the 1950′s due to the invasive sea lamprey. Unfortunately there’s new research showing the return of the burbot may damage the multi-million dollar effort to restore another Great Lakes native, the lake trout. Read more at GreatLakesEco.org

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Michigan Bicycle Friendly Communities, Portage, Lansing

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:54:00 +0000

Image: djcodrin / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

The League of American Bicyclists announced its Spring 2010 Bicycle Friendly Communities in April. The City of Portage, Michigan received the League’s Bronze designation, along with two other Michigan Cities (Lansing and Marquette). Ann Arbor has been awarded Silver level and been on the list since 2005. Grand Rapids and Traverse City have been awarded Bronze level and on the list since 2009. Michigan ranks 16 out of 50 States for Bicycle Friendly Communities, receiving a grade A in Education & Encouragement. The top three Platinum communities are Boulder CO, Davis CA and Portland OR.

The Bicycle Friendly Communities Program demonstrates how communities across the country see the importance of promoting bicycling to improve public health, improve quality of life, protect the environment and provide better transportation choices. The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.

The City of Portage, Michigan constructed a bikeway system that was inaugurated in 1989 and has grown to nearly 60 miles of bikeways and trails throughout the city and parks system. The bikeway system connects neighborhoods, shopping areas, city parks, schools, businesses and other points of interest.

Construction is planned to connect Portage’s bikeway system to the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. After construction is complete the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail system will connect Battle Creek to the Kal Haven Trail, which stretches from Kalamazoo all the way to the Lake Michigan shoreline in South Haven.

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The Life Span of Litter. Reuse and Recycle.

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:16:59 +0000

Please reuse and recycle. Think twice about what you throw away and report litterers. We must preserve this planet for us and for future generations… it’s the only one we have. Below are the life span of common littered items.

Paper towels—2-4 weeks

Newspaper——6 weeks

Apple Core——2 months

Waxed milk cartons—3 months

Photodegradable 6 pack ring–6 months

StrBiodegradable diaper—1 year

Wool glove—1 year

Plywood—1-3 years

Styrofoam cup—80 years

Tin can—50 years

Styrofoam buoy—80 years

Aluminum cans—200 years

Plastic 6 pack ring—-400 years

Plastic bottle—-450 years

Disposable diaper—450 years

Monofilament fishing line—600 years

Glass bottles & jars—-could be forever

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Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:20:45 +0000

Arctic Cat has voluntarily recalled about 3,000 snowmobiles due to fire hazard. The company is working in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The sleds being recalled pose a potential fire hazard to consumers from oil leaking into the engine compartment. Arctic Cat has received 33 reports of oil leaks, including eight vehicle fires. The CPSC also said the fuel tank could come into contact with the engine, possibly wearing and causing fuel leakage. There have yet to be any reports on fuel leakage from tank wearing and no injuries have been reported.

The recall involves MY 2009 Arctic Cat Z1 Turbo, Z1 Turbo Sno Pro and TZ1 Turbo model snowmobiles.

The vehicles were sold at Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from June 2008-July 2009 for $12,500-$14,300.

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Tread Lightly! Unveils “Respected Access” Campaign

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:52:27 +0000

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Tread Lightly!, in partnership with the nation’s most influential hunting and shooting sports organizations, has released a series of six print public service announcements (PSAs) encouraging responsible behavior on public lands. The PSAs are part of a much larger new education and outreach campaign called “Respected Access is Open Access.” Read the press release or see the overview of the program.

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Save the Planet, Save Your Eyes

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:52:02 +0000

Dragon Alliance is now offering the first EVER sunglasses made from 100% renewable origin (ie plant oil vs. petroleum). They also combine their new E.C.O. (Environmentally Conscious Optics) with their Dr. @g0n approved polarized lenses; so you save your eyeballs from harmful rays and help make the planet more sustainable. Nice.

The E.C.O. initiative is inspired by Rob Machado, pro surfer nominated for 2009 Waterman of the Year, to actively investigate methods of manufacturing environmentally friendly sunglasses. This means Mother Nature replenishes the material used in production at the same rate it is consumed. It also comes in FSC (Forest Stuwartship Council, established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests) certified packaging along with 100% organic cotton bags, printed with water based ink. Talk about the total package Rob.

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