Traverse City Record-Eagle - PRESERVING MICHIGAN'S WETLANDS

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Michigan's way of life is tied to the water that defines its shape, topography and lifestyle. The Great Lakes, inland lakes, wetlands, rivers and streams attract hundreds of thousands of outdoors enthusiasts every year, and water is the lifeblood of tourism and businesses ranging from farming to automaking. This page indexes stories from an Associated Press series, Preserving Michigan's Waters, on issues affecting Michigan's water resources.

PRESERVING MICHIGAN'S WETLANDS

• Wetland losses, controversy persist with approach of law's 25th anniversary

• Michigan jumps into debate over national wetland policy

• Environmentalists seek tougher enforcement of wetland protection law

• East Bay Township developer a lightning rod in wetland debate

• Bickering over wetlands leaves Elk Rapids housing project in limbo

• Building replacements one solution to loss, but easier said than done

• Michigan wetland case could help rewrite national policy

• Activists try to interest hunters, anglers in wetland protection

• Officials work to preserve St. Clair flats area

• Restored wetland provides natural oasis near busy Detroit airport

INFO

• What is a wetland?

• Why wetlands matter

• Wetland types

• Wetland distribution in Michigan

• Penalties for violating wetland law

• Wetland Web sites