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Some 20,000 Detroit water customers could have their water shut off starting Tuesday.That's how many are behind on their bills, according to the city.In…

The Next IdeaIn Michigan and across the country, wetlands are known as marshes, swamps, bogs, fens and pocosins.They are also known as threatened.A recent…

A group of activists protesting water shutoffs in Detroit and water quality issues in Flint wrapped up a 70 mile walking journey between the two cities…

Michigan is known for the Great Lakes, but according to the Department of Natural Resources, there are over 11,000 inland lakes in the state.In fact, the…

The Next IdeaYou can see Michigan from space. It’s the mitten surrounded by all that blue with the bunny jumping over it.In fact, almost half of the Great…

Detroiters behind on their water bills have a new place to turn for help.The Heat and Warmth Fund, also known as THAW, has received a $1 million dollar…

The two reasons: 1) the process of moving water that far, and that high, wouldn't make economic sense; 2) Great Lakes water is locked down politically.The…

In Michigan, at least one in five jobs is tied to water. That’s according to a new report released today.Transportation, ports, and shipping contribute…

Flint residents turned out Tuesday to complain about the quality of Flint's water and safety concerns.Chanting “Clean water…that’s all we want,” a small…

The average Lansing Board of Water & Light electric and water customer can expect to see their bills increase, if proposed rate hikes go through.The…