PFAS

The researchers found a decline in PFAS levels in top predator fish species, lake trout and walleye, suggesting lower levels of long-lasting contaminants in the resources these fish consume.

A study in the Journal of Great Lakes Research used preserved whole lake trout and walleye samples to measure the accumulation of so-called "forever chemicals" in fish from 1975 to 2020.

The bill would require the Environmental Protection Agency to classify certain PFAS as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act.

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.

In June, MSP investigated allegations that Cadillac's Local Development Finance Authority violated Michigan's Open Meeting Act by conducting business without the minimum number of members required, ignoring bylaws, and withholding meeting minutes and records.

Michigan health officials have updated their guidelines on toxic "forever chemicals" in fish, tripling the number of lakes and rivers, where anglers are advised to not eat their catch.

Michigan recently surpassed 300 known sites with PFAS contamination. As more sites are identified and researchers continue to learn about the health impacts, we’re here to answer YOUR questions.

Roughly 400 homes can decide to connect to the main in the first phase of the project. The township plans to eventually extend the line out to Lake Margrethe — reaching up to 1,000 households affected by PFAS plumes largely from Camp Grayling.

WCMU’s David Nicholas spoke with environmental reporter Teresa Homsi about state testing and what people need to know if their community becomes a "place of interest."

The U.S. Geological Survey estimates up to 95 million people could be drinking groundwater with detectable levels of PFAS, according to a new study published in the journal Science.