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By Nina Ignaczak

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Illustration of a mastodon in Michigan.
Why does Michigan have a thumb?

It wouldn't be much of a mitten without a thumb. But exactly how did our fair state's opposable digit come to fruition? Take a dive into our state's geological history.

Cleaning up the past for a brighter, ‘bluer’ economic future in Michigan

Michigan's 'blue economy' presents plenty of opportunities for Michigan's economic future. But first, the state must clean up the sins of its economic past.

Lisa Brush
Michigan’s big wins and losses in the fight against invasive species

A Q&A with Lisa Brush of The Stewardship Network, a group that has revolutionized how Michigan's land managers strategize and collaborate to keep natural areas healthy, functional, and free from invasive species.

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