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State proposes firewood ban

Packages of certified Michigan firewood being sold outside a service station in Mackinac County. (John Pepin/Michigan Department of Natural Resources)
John Pepin/Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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John Pepin, DNR deputy PIO - Mar
Packages of certified Michigan firewood being sold outside a service station in Mackinac County. (John Pepin/Michigan Department of Natural Resources)

To limit invasive species in Michigan forests, state regulators are hoping to ban the transportation of firewood from across state lines. But are these bans effective? We'll hear from IPR environment reporter Ellie Katz.

But first — we're going to a galaxy far far away...to plow snow.

Austin is a freelance reporter and producer for IPR based in Bellaire. He also files stories with Bridge Michigan and The Antrim Review.
Ellie Katz reports on science, conservation and the environment. She also produces stories for Points North.
Dan Wanschura is the Host and Executive Producer of Points North.