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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The $1.7 trillion dollar spending plan recently passed by Congress includes money for a number of environmental issues. -
A new study of bees reveals natural habitat can affect whether bees pass on viral infections. -
Economists at the University of Michigan expect Michigan's population to grow by a half-million over three decades. -
A newly published study suggests a plume of contaminated groundwater could eventually get into home basements in parts of Ann Arbor.The research by University of Michigan scientists suggests that a current plume of the chemical 1,4-dioxane in groundwater will get closer to the surface. -
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expected to finalize a Wolf Management Plan before the end of the year. -
Hunting, fishing, and birding groups want Michigan to invest $30 million to create wetlands. -
Some visitors to two of Michigan’s state parks will see something they’ve never fully seen before: the brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows of fall. -
A Native American tribe and Enbridge Energy are both claiming success after a federal judge’s decision. -
People who lost power this week might be throwing out food and dealing with other costs. -
The Michigan House of Representatives is considering legislation that would take local government control away when it comes to rock, sand, and gravel mine permits.
