Lester Graham
Reporter, The Environment ReportLester Graham reports for The Environment Report. He has reported on public policy, politics, and issues regarding race and gender inequity. He was previously with The Environment Report at Michigan Public from 1998-2010.
He has been a journalist since 1985. Graham has served as a board member of the Public Radio News Directors Inc., and also served as President of the Illinois News Broadcasters Association. He is a member of the Radio-Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), Society of Professional Journalists and other professional groups.
Lester has received 15 first place national awards for journalism excellence and scores more at the national, regional, and state levels.
Contact Lester: graham@michiganradio.org
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An environmental group sees cuts in environmental issues within Governor Gretchen Whitmer's budget proposal that it feels need to be restored. -
New research could synthesize the biological antifreeze chemicals that keep some frogs, insects, and fish from freezing in extreme cold. The potential is environmentally-friendly de-icers. -
The State of Michigan is using $3.65 million to establish or restore wetland areas. Ducks Unlimited is administering the program. A request for proposals has been issued. -
A University of Michigan study compared the costs of buying and owning electric, hybrid, and gasoline vehicles in 14 U.S. cities, including Detroit. -
Some of the people who worked to draft an international agreement to protect the Great Lakes gathered at the University of Michigan in December to mark the 15th anniversary of the approval of the Great Lakes Compact . -
Water quality sensors in Lake Erie are being networked to make more data accessible to researchers and government agencies, as well as the public. -
The progeny of lake sturgeon from Michigan will be released into the Cuyahoga River at Cleveland, Ohio. -
Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller opposes the statewide monthly fee of $2, saying such a program already exists in her county. She wants the legislation to allow counties to opt-out. -
Legislators are crafting a set of bills that would deal with a number issues regarding water affordability and ending water shut-offs for low income households. -
The Home Heating Credit is to help low-income families pay some of their heating expenses.
