Land
The 40-year legacy of PBB in Michigan
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The public health impacts of an agricultural disaster in Michigan are still lingering 40 years later.
Recreation
License fee change generated more funds for Michigan natural resources
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The restructuring is expected to put more boots on the ground, waders in the water and eyes in the field.
Water
New Lansing enviro leader focuses on environmental justice
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The new leader of the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council outlines his priorities for the organization.
Waste
A new focus on PBB
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Ken Winter comments on what some consider one of Michigan’s worst agricultural disasters, continuing to make headlines some 40 years later.
Energy
Report explores future of green energy in Michigan
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A new report from the University of Michigan’s Energy Institute looks at the costs and benefits of expanding renewable energy in Michigan.
Water
Are prescription drugs harming fish?
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Prescription drugs bypassing sewage treatment to enter the Great Lakes could harm fish.
Climate
Agency prepares cities for climate change
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The Land Information Access Association helps towns on Michigan’s Great Lakes coastline Brace for climate change.
Water
Project tackles green infrastructure
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The Great Lakes Commission wants to integrate conservation into communities’ water management plans.
Energy
Study: modest costs to renewables
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Michigan could expand its reusable energy standard to 25 percent over 10 years at $2.60 each month per household, a price that could be cut in half if key federal tax credits are extended.
Land
Barn preservation makes economic sense
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They can be recycled for other uses, are as cheap to preserve as demolish, cost less in taxes and boost the local economy