Mass flooding swept across Michigan in April, rapidly raising water levels that destroyed roads and homes.
During the height of the flooding, six dams were in critical condition, and officials are still working around the clock to lower water levels at the Cheboygan dam.
WCMU’s Emma George-Griffin reviewed dam safety research and spoke to various officials to find out how Michigan plans to address dam safety moving forward.
Also on the show, gas prices had people gasping across the region as many areas hit just underway $5 a gallon.
And this week's brain teaser will make your brain roll.
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This podcast is produced in part by the members of NABET Local 412. This episode of Between the Lakes is edited and mixed by AJ Jones. Our theme music comes from Gabe Schall. Mike Horace is our executive producer.
