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The state has a new webpage devoted to information about wildfire smoke.
Why it matters: Wildfire smoke events are a recurring problem in Michigan that presents a public health threat.
State of play: The state's webpage answers FAQs and connects users to MiAir monitoring and other resources.
By the numbers: The state issued 27 air quality advisories so far this year as of Aug. 15.
Context: Advisories are issued when pollution levels are forecast to be unhealthy for sensitive groups — AKA the orange range on the air quality index.
Between the lines: This year's air quality concerns mirror Michigan's particularly smoky summer of 2023 due to Canadian wildfires.
