Earth Day events: Clinton River Watershed Council calling on volunteers for clean-up events
There are several clean-up opportunities around metro Detroit this weekend and next week in celebration of Earth Day. Here's how to participate.
Michigan bug outlook: What to expect as spring arrives in Metro Detroit
The cold weather is breaking, and that means bugs are becoming active again. Here's what to expect this spring in Metro Detroit:
Raw sewage release: Macomb County says Oakland County dumped 1.2 million gallons
"Another sickening release ": Macomb County says condoms, sanitary wipes, and tampons have all washed up in the Red Run basin -- all coming from Oakland County.
Recycle old electronics this weekend and get free admission to Detroit Zoo
Visit the Detroit Zoo for free this weekend while clearing out old electronics that you no longer need.
Trump hopes to boost coal industry with executive order
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
Lesser Celandine, an invasive menace, is spreading in Michigan, officials say
It goes by multiple names, from Fig buttercup to pilewort. And for the Michigan DNR, it is particularly tricky to manage - disappearing as quickly as it appears.
Cleanup underway after crude oil spill into St. Clair River
Cleanup continues Friday after a crude oil spill Thursday afternoon on the Canadian side of the St. Clair River.
Road salt blamed for contamination that could take NYC's reservoirs out of commission
Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirs.
Saugatuck Brewing Co. to use beer to help Michigan lake sturgeon
Saugatuck Brewing Co. (SBC) is again using one of its brews to help Michigan wildlife. This time, lake sturgeon will benefit from a new partnership with the Department of Natural Resources.
DNR: Don't be alarmed if you see dead fish in Michigan lakes this spring
Seeing dead fish around Michigan lakes as the weather warms? Don't be alarmed.
Michigan Court of Appeals upholds Enbridge Line 5 permits for tunnel construction
The tunnel would be constructed around a four-mile section of pipeline but more permits are still needed before the project can receive the green light.
Paper straws: The arguments for and against
Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.
Moose study in Michigan UP will collar 60 individuals this February
Using spotter planes and helicopters, the Michigan DNR plans to track down 60 moose in hopes of boosting their numbers up north.
Native plant benefits: Learn about why you should add these plants to your garden at Lathrup Village event
Learn about these benefits of adding native plants to your yard at Native Plants for the Garden later this month in Lathrup Village.
People advised to avoid Clinton River after raw sewage discharged into water in Macomb County
A Washington Township sewer main ruptured this week and discharged raw sewage into the Middle Branch Clinton River in Macomb County this week, prompting a health emergency.
Michigan's severe storms highlight urgent need for better water management - What you can do
As powerful storms continue to hit Michigan, green infrastructure like rain barrels and rain gardens are becoming more important for mitigating flooding and water contamination.
Cleanup of exploded warehouse in Clinton Township complete, EPA says
Thousands of canisters blew up inside the Goo Smoke Shop building last year, killing one and leaving debris strewn around the community.
Oakland County touts successful first year of program to help residents install rain barrels, gardens, trees
RainSmart Rebates, a pilot program designed to help Oakland County residents manage stormwater by installing rain barrels, rain gardens, and other green stormwater infrastructure has just completed its first year.
Bird flu outbreak grows in Michigan with three more sites exposed to virus
Two commercial poultry facilities and one backyard flock in the state were the latest instances of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Michigan.