Lower Michigan Drought Affects Plants, Air Quality

 For several months, Michigan has been experiencing drought conditions across much of the lower part of the state. The dry spell is exacting its toll in plant damage, air quality concerns and wildfire concerns. Here's a look at Michigan's 2012 drought and some of its impacts. The U.S Drought Monitor shows that in the Lower Peninsula, most of southern Michigan is in moderate drought with a portion of severe drought along the Michigan-Indiana border.  Lower Michigan Drought Affects Plants, Air Quality

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