Detroit Evening Report: Alessandra Carreon to lead climate office at EGLE
EGLE welcomes new chief climate officerThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has appointed Alessandra Carreon as...
Could Michigan’s old growth forests return? Conservationists say yes, with the right help
Less than 5 percent of old growth forests remain in the western United States, and in the east, including Michigan...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit grassroots coalition working to reduce truck traffic on residential streets
The Trucks Off Our Streets coalition urged the Detroit City Council on Tuesday to enforce existing truck regulation laws while...
NRC close to decision on Palisades re-opening, environmental coalition vows to fight
The owner of a shut-down nuclear power plant in southwest Michigan could try to bring it back online by the...
Canoemobile brings ‘floating classroom’ to Michigan’s waterways
More than 400 students got the opportunity to board a "floating classroom" at Lake Erie Metropark in May as part...
Unexpected medical issue grounds Isle Royale wolf-moose survey
A last-minute medical issue grounded researchers' annual wolf-moose survey on Isle Royale this past winter, marking yet another year that...
Michigan’s conservation districts face financial struggle to meet public need
Michigan’s conservation districts are raising concerns as they face increasing financial challenges and potential cuts in federal funding. Officials from the...
Master arborist: Plant native trees, flowers to help support Michigan’s pollinators
National Pollinator Week — held annually in June — is a time dedicated to informing the public about the benefits...
The Metro: How resilient is Detroit’s tree canopy in the face of climate change?
Climate change is affecting the trees in metro Detroit. The Eastern U.S. experienced an oppressive heat wave recently. There were...
State lands ready for visitors after ice storm recovery, but DNR urges caution
In late March, a severe ice storm struck the northern part of Michigan. Tree branches and limbs, weighed down by...
Ice storm-damaged forests affecting Fourth of July hiking, ORV trails; campgrounds open
Many people head north to Michigan state parks and state forests for camping and hiking during the Fourth of July...
SCOTUS to consider Line 5 lawsuit jurisdiction case
The U.S. Supreme Court could decide if a case involving the Line 5 oil pipeline stays in Michigan court or...