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Grand Traverse Band says it still has options after losing funding appeal

Satellite view of Michigan in October 2024. (Photo: National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Satellite view of Michigan in October 2024. (Photo: National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Satellite view of Michigan in October 2024. (Photo: National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

A northern Michigan tribe has lost an appeal to keep federal conservation funding. But it’s not the end of the road for the restoration efforts.

It’s the next chapter in a story we’ve been hearing about from IPR environment reporter Ellie Katz, who joins us this morning with the latest and what’s next.


Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editing: Steve Junker
Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Ellie Katz reports on science, conservation and the environment. She also produces stories for Points North.
Ed Ronco is IPR's news director and the local host of "Morning Edition."