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Graph from Ottawa County compares the population grows rates for Michigan’s 10 largest counties based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau. From 2020 to 2022, Ottawa County was one of the state’s fastest growing counties.

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Population continues to grow in Ottawa Co. according to recent census

Melorie Begay

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Ottawa County is still one of the fastest growing populations in Michigan.

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Report shows mixed results on Great Lakes lamprey control

Associated Press

Officials say populations of fish-killing sea lamprey remain at near-historic lows in Lakes Michigan and Ontario but are above target levels in Lakes…

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Grand Rapids metro saw highest state population growth in 2015

Hilary Farrell

The Grand Rapids metropolitan area experienced the highest population growth in the state last year. New U.S. Census data released Thursday shows the…

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Michigan reduces stocking of salmon in Lake Michigan

The state of Michigan is stocking fewer salmon in Lake Michigan amid concerns over food supply.About 560,000 salmon were stocked in Lake Michigan this…