Recreation
Grants boost hunter access in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula
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An expanded Michigan land-access initiative will open more private land to hunters in the northern Lower Peninsula.
Land
More Michigan women turning to agriculture
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There are almost one million female farmers in the U.S., and Michigan alone saw a 17.6 percent increase in women in agriculture between 2007 and 2014.
Wildlife
Great Lakes salmon face spawning season challenges
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A balance between weather and food supply is off-kilter — with fewer salmon as a consequence.
Land
Land cap not a problem for Michigan DNR
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The Michigan DNR reports no negative outcomes from its initial cap on state land ownership.
Land
Michigan ag exports to China skyrocket
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The dollar value of dairy product exports to China skyrocketed 688 percent while prepared fruit and vegetable exports rose almost four-fold.
Echo
Michigan teachers see need for more computer courses
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Despite seeing 248 new tech companies in the last year, Michigan struggles to promote computer science in school.
Energy
Energy policy debate is missing the point, advocates say
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Michigan officials continue to debate on proposals for Michigan’s future energy policy, with goals for cheap, reliable energy.
Recreation
State and local partners plan statewide trail
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The Iron Belle trail is a proposed 1,200-mile pathway starting in Detroit and ending in the western Upper Peninsula.
Recreation
Drones are everywhere – here’s why
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Drones are increasingly a part of the environment as people increasingly find ways to use them for commercial and other applications. Government officials struggle with how to regulate them.
Water
Great Lakes state gets worst grade for water policy
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Michigan ranked the lowest among Great Lakes scores on its most recent scorecard from the Alliance for Water Efficiency. It received a mere 3 points out of the possible 40 for water efficiency and policy.