Water & Health Crisis: Michigan’s cyclospora outbreak is surging, with nearly 1,000 cases reported statewide and about 40 hospitalizations, while Ohio and other states investigate possible links as officials still can’t name a single source. Great Lakes Pollution: A Notre Dame study tracking PFAS through Great Lakes food webs finds PFOS dropping in the lower lakes after industry phaseouts, but persisting in upper-lake ecosystems—an urgent reminder that “forever chemicals” move through the food chain. Toxic Algae Watch: EGLE and local health officials report harmful algal blooms on West Michigan’s Gun Lake, with Muskegon Lake also flagged for possible cyanobacteria—swimmers are urged to avoid contact with discolored water and scum. Climate & Extreme Weather: Tornado activity in Michigan is running above the long-term average as peak season ramps up, with damage still being assessed across parts of the Lower Peninsula. Local Restoration: Ford House reopened a Lake St. Clair shoreline after a habitat restoration project aimed at improving fish habitat and expanding public access. Policy & Air Quality: Maryland and other states push back against EPA delays to Tier 4 vehicle emissions rules, while Detroit-area ozone alerts highlight how heat can worsen ground-level smog.