Aquatic Invasives: As Michigan heads into the July 4 rush, the state is pushing Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week and the AIS Landing Blitz, urging boaters and anglers to clean, drain, and dry boats, trailers, and gear to stop nonnative pests from spreading. Great Lakes Wildlife: A new documentary spotlights Bank swallows on Lake Michigan’s bluffs, highlighting how the birds nest in cliff colonies and what their survival can teach us about protecting local habitat. Invasive Species Watch: Michigan also is reminding residents to stay alert for spotted lanternfly and report sightings, as the insect’s spread threatens trees and forests. Dunes & Coasts: EGLE marked World Sand Dune Day by spotlighting Michigan’s rare freshwater dune system and urging people to stay on marked trails to protect dune plants and animals. Local Conservation: Bay County crews are treating publicly owned ash trees to slow emerald ash borer, using insecticide injections to protect trees while the invasive remains in the area. Community Health Funding: In Clinton Township, federal officials announced major new behavioral health dollars, including funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and upgrades to the 988 crisis line. Energy Costs: Southeast Michigan’s fuel-cost relief order is set to expire July 1 unless lawmakers extend it, raising concerns for drivers at the pump. Data Centers Debate: Michigan lawmakers are weighing new limits and protections as communities push back on data center proposals, with water and power impacts at the center of the fight. Diocese Abuse Report: Michigan’s attorney general released a long-awaited report on sexual abuse in the Diocese of Saginaw, with Bishop Robert Gruss reacting as the investigation found no new criminal charges.