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Up North Lowdown

Taking care

By Ed Ronco,
Max Copeland
Published December 7, 2024 at 5:57 AM EST
The Sawbill Surf Club. (Photo: Mary Welcome / Sawbill Surf Club)
The Sawbill Surf Club. (Photo: Mary Welcome / Sawbill Surf Club)

Michigan is the Great Lakes state as you know. So naturally we have a lot of wetlands as well. They filter water, and mitigate flooding. But human activity, including large-scale farming, has greatly reduced them over the years. What might Congress do about that?

Also, efforts here in northern Michigan to support first responders dealing with their own mental health. And a trip to an artist residency in Elberta.

One of the stories in this episode references suicide.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide or is in crisis call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
First responders can also contact the Front Line Strong line:
1-833-34-STRONG or 1-833-347-8766.

Stories included in this episode:

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Ed Ronco
Ed Ronco is IPR's news director.
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Max Copeland
Max Copeland is the local weekday host of All Things Considered on Interlochen Public Radio and the producer of The Up North Lowdown, IPR’s weekly news podcast.
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