https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-water Michigan Water en-US Copyright Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:59:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-20/michigan-lawmakers-push-legislation-they-say-will-make-water-more-affordable Michigan lawmakers and local leaders are promoting bipartisan legislative efforts to support water affordability programs for Michigan households. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:59:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-20/michigan-lawmakers-push-legislation-they-say-will-make-water-more-affordable Anna Busse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-20/michigans-water-infrastructure-sees-improvements-work-still-needs-to-be-done The U.S. would need to invest nearly $3.4 trillion over the next 20 years to fix and update drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, say researchers from The Value of Water Campaign. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:45:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-20/michigans-water-infrastructure-sees-improvements-work-still-needs-to-be-done Clara Lincolnhol, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-26/michigan-we-cant-afford-to-look-for-all-pfas-homeowners-on-their-own Investigators in Michigan and elsewhere find low-level contamination of “forever chemicals” virtually everywhere, but the state says it can’t always afford to figure out exactly how the chemicals get into the environment. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-26/michigan-we-cant-afford-to-look-for-all-pfas-homeowners-on-their-own Chris Lamphere, Cadillac News https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-29/parts-of-michigan-are-facing-moderate-to-severe-drought-conditions The drought conditions ranging from as far north as Crawford County and as far south as Hillsdale County. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 22:08:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-29/parts-of-michigan-are-facing-moderate-to-severe-drought-conditions Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/2025-08-18/surfing-rivers-lakes-u-s-midwest-great-plains Most people think of California for surfing. But surfers can be found from Wisconsin to Texas on lakes, rivers and even man-made water parks. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:26:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-08-18/surfing-rivers-lakes-u-s-midwest-great-plains Joe Schulz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-03/new-documentary-follows-paddle-boarders-journey-across-lake-ontario Three northwest Michigan men, Kwin Morris, Jeff Guy and Joe Lorenz of Stand Up For Great Lakes, have traversed all five Great Lakes on paddle boards. Lake Ontario proved to be the toughest and filmed every trial along the way in the new film: Crossing Ontario. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-03/new-documentary-follows-paddle-boarders-journey-across-lake-ontario Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-15/spot-a-jellyfish-in-michigan-no-problem-state-says If you think you’ve spotted a jellyfish in a river or lake, you probably have. Freshwater jellyfish are pretty rare to see in Michigan, but jellyfish are most often spotted this time of year. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:02:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-15/spot-a-jellyfish-in-michigan-no-problem-state-says Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-10/state-is-accepting-suggestions-for-water-monitoring-sites As part of Michigan’s strategy to improve water quality, the state is seeking public input on areas to focus water monitoring efforts for 2023. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 22:21:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-10/state-is-accepting-suggestions-for-water-monitoring-sites Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-22/warm-weather-may-bring-more-algal-blooms-health-officials-warn Wed, 22 Jun 2022 22:28:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-22/warm-weather-may-bring-more-algal-blooms-health-officials-warn Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-14/new-program-helps-michigan-cities-navigate-clean-water-funds Michigan cities are getting help to navigate the state and federal red tape for loans and grants for drinking water systems. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 22:42:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-14/new-program-helps-michigan-cities-navigate-clean-water-funds Lester Graham