Prescription Drug Drop-off Collection Day April 13
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To help citizens properly dispose of unwanted or expired medicines, there is an upcoming POD (Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Drop-Off) collection on April 13, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan, Petoskey […]
Dispose of Unwanted or Expired Medicines at April 13 POD Drop-off Event
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An upcoming POD (Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Drop-Off) collection event on April 13 will allow Northern Michigan residents to properly dispose of unwanted or expired medicines. Our Chief Policy and […]
Antrim County Gets Another Drug Disposal Box, Hoping To Divert Meds From Water
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A new drug disposal box is available in the lobby of the Central Lake Police Department in Antrim County. It’s a free, no-questions-asked way to dispose of pharmaceuticals, and environmental […]
Robot To Be Used This Summer to Clean Plastic From Northern Michigan Beaches
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Plastic pollution has been a longstanding threat to the Great Lakes. But this summer alongside the usual cleanups, beaches in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Cheboygan counties will have extra help, […]
Robotic Beach Cleaner, BeBot, Deployed To Tackle Great Lakes Plastic Pollution
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Around 22 million pounds of plastic debris end up in the Great Lakes every year. A staggering 90 percent of these plastics, including water bottles, bags, silverware and straws, find […]
Name the First Sturgeon at Newly Renovated Watershed Discovery Center in Petoskey
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The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council in Petoskey has some big renovations underway to improve its education and outreach in Northern Michigan. They are currently working on renovating their […]
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council Names New Executive Director
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On Monday, the board of directors for the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council announced that Heather Huffstutler has been selected as the council’s new executive director and will begin […]
Some Want Michigan to Regulate Septic Tanks to Protect Water Quality
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Being a state with direct access to a lot of freshwater creates opportunities for housing, jobs and tourism. However, the quality of Michigan’s water is threatened due to poorly maintained […]