Environment

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.

The H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program is hoping to get people to take photos for a time-lapse of developing wetlands, and then get more involved as citizen scientists.

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) and former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers are vying to fill Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. Here's how the candidates stand on three environmental issues impacting the state.

Compiled by reporters from both WCMU and IPR, this community resource project takes the form of a timeline that highlights 31 key events in the pipeline’s story in the Straits of Mackinac.

State submits bid for federal "hot spot" wildlife crossing funding to reduce wildlife/car collisions

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are issuing an interior quarantine in some northern Michigan forests to stop the spread of the balsam woolly adelgid.

Enbridge wants to build a new 41-mile section of pipeline to take Line 5 around the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation. Opponents want Line 5 shut down.