Environment

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.

State program recognizes nearly 200 Michigan schools for environmental education

Local septic policies have traction, but demands for state codes are sticking around

Tony Spaniola was at the National PFAS Contamination Conference when the new federal advisories were announced June 15. He said the announcement received a standing ovation from the crowd of scientists, policymakers and community leaders.

Since the Otsego County Native Plant Nursery first opened in 2008, more people have shown up every year - to get native plants and learn about their benefits.

An Enbridge representative said three contractors have submitted proposals for tunnel construction so far.

Researchers say Lake Erie’s cyanobacteria problems could get worse if the only goal is to reduce phosphorus.The harmful cyanobacterial blooms that produce toxins are fed by phosphorus, primarily from agricultural runoff.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released an independent forensic report detailing the causes for the 2020 flooding in Midland County. The report concluded that blame cannot be placed on any one individual, organization, or group and the flooding was "foreseeable and preventable."

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has awarded the state's Wild Rice Initiative a $100,000 grant to continue restoration efforts.

Consumer Energy Alliance released a new report detailing the potential economic impact on Michigan and other Midwestern states if Enbridge's Line 5 is shut down.