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Should Michigan pursue more “designated” wilderness acres?

Should Michigan pursue more “designated” wilderness acres? Michigan already has 16 designated wilderness areas, in addition to millions of acres of wild lands. There is a significant difference between “designated federal wilderness” and “wild areas.” Wilderness designation is highly restrictive and approved by an Act of Congress for particularly special areas on federal lands, in addition to some not so particularly special areas because a national forest is required, arbitrarily by law, to have a certain number of acres designated.
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Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk draws massive crowds

Over 35,000 people crossed the Mackinac Bridge on foot, September 4, for the annual Labor Day Bridge Walk. The Mackinac Bridge Walk is an annual event that celebrates Labor Day. The walk is held on the Mackinac Bridge, the third-longest suspension span in the United States, which spans the Straits of Mackinac connecting the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan. The event has been held for over 60 years, and attracts thousands of people from all over the world.
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Briefs

The Grand Marais Rock and Mineral show will take place on Sat.-Sun. Sept.
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Prosecutor clarifies Rock River Township Hall ejection

Police were called to the Rock River Township Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 29, regarding a resident of the township refusing to leave the property. At the time of the incident, the Rock River Township Clerk Maria Strand was having a private meeting with an accountant contracted by the township for auditing purposes, required by state law. Strand confirmed that the township hall was being used as an office for the accountant to review financial files, including personnel files that would have private information regarding payroll.
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Why do we?: Deadlines

Why do we set deadlines so early? Why is there a deadline at all? Deadlines are a key factor in getting the news to the public in a timely manner. The news outlet covers the event, writes the story and publishes it.
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Grants available for invasive species projects

Michigan’s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2023 funding cycle, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants. The program – a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture and Rural Development – is part of a statewide initiative launched in 2014 to help prevent, detect and control invasive species in Michigan.
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