Environment

The Great Lakes are one of the most important economic drivers in Michigan, yet we know more about the surface of the moon than the floor of the lakes, according to the Great Lakes Observing System.

There's currently no tracking program for microplastics in the Great Lakes.

The historic restart of a nuclear power plant is planned for later this year on the shores of Lake Michigan, and a northern Michigan energy cooperative is playing a major role.

To improve recycling rates, the City of Kalamazoo will launch a new program this month that uses cameras to help educate residents.

The monarch butterfly population continues to shrink due to factors such as climate change. People working to help the species say proposed federal protections could boost existing efforts.

The new land preserve will be called Peckham's 100 Acre Wood. Its name comes from the family who owned the land for 80 years before gifting to the land conservancy.

Many Midwest states and outdoor organizations are now trying to reach groups that haven’t historically participated in hunting — including women. But while women make up about a third of new hunters, many face barriers to break into and continue with the sport.

The price of hunting and fishing licenses could see a significant bump if the legislation is passed.

Consumers Energy says it will have 400 MW of battery energy storage once a new Washtenaw County electric battery storage facility is operational in 2027.

The comment period is open until Nov. 13, and the state is holding a virtual public hearing tonight at 7 p.m.