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Related: About this forumLive: Is the Great Lakes region a climate haven?
"Is Michigan becoming a haven for climate migrants? With a relatively stable climate, rich farmland, and abundant freshwater, the Great Lakes region is looking increasingly attractive to people, companies, and investors. MLive reporters are teaming up with The Council of the Great Lakes Region for a webinar to discuss the challenges and opportunities of climate migration."
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Live: Is the Great Lakes region a climate haven? (Original Post)
catbyte
May 2023
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Freethinker65
(11,057 posts)1. We still have some family property in northern lower Michigan
I often thought, for those unfamiliar with the State, the water of the Great Lakes was an overlooked future asset. Now with climate change, more people will discover what Michigan has to offer.
I grew up in the Detroit area.
EYESORE 9001
(27,471 posts)2. I do feel at times that I'm sitting in the proverbial catbird seat
Climate change was one reason I moved in proximity to the Great Lakes.
cbabe
(4,098 posts)3. Climate migrants need housing. Warning to not build on/pave over farmland.
PlutosHeart
(1,445 posts)4. Total joke while the wealthy have moved in
and investors and they are bulldozing forested areas and bypassing EPA inspections.
I know. Have been watching that area for over 10 years and my husband and I are "still" looking for an affordable house cuz his kids are near there.