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StephensJ15@Michigan.gov 517-897-4965

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Two paths to make food work for people

October 22, 2026

Today’s MI Environment story is courtesy of NextCycle Michigan, an initiative of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). ...

New EGLE story map covers the life cycle of a plastic bottle in Michigan – from start to finish

October 21, 2026

A new story map, created for EGLE Classroom at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), covers how plastic water bottles fit into Michigan’s...

It’s Firewood Month: Help protect Michigan’s trees by leaving firewood at home

October 20, 2026

When the landscape is colored with vivid red, gold and orange, it’s a good time to think about the importance of trees and what we can do to protect them. That’s why October is ...

Bring your unneeded, expired and unused prescription medications to the Drug Take Back Day on October 24

October 19, 2026

Get ready for the 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. That’s when more than 4,400 collection sites will be set up...

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