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The case started in 2012 when a horse owned by David Esslin, then a member of the Michigan Horse Pulling Association, tested positive for an illegal substance. He was fined and suspended from the association.
A recent survey showed few farmers were interested in a hypothetical offer to rent land bioenergy crops, even at asking prices far exceeding the typical rental rate of one acre.
The DNR hopes the program will give kids from urban areas who aren’t typically exposed to outdoor recreation such as hiking, camping and fishing the chance to experience those options, develop new hobbies and explore career opportunities.
Douglas Wood, author, musician and guide, invites readers on a journey through the wilderness in his new book, “Deep Woods, Wild Waters.”
The finding may lead to better conservation of a largely unprotected ecosystem and one that can help mitigate climate change by capturing carbon.
Author Heather Shumaker recounts the multi-generational tale of how grassroots conservation activists successfully saved Michigan’s iconic Arcadia Dunes along the Lake Michigan coastline.
Recent research says decaying algae can promote the growth of bacteria that makes people and animals sick.
The findings are a reminder that climate has never really been stable, and that much of the evidence of human adaptation to climate change isn’t found on land.
Taxidermist Jonathan Wright is making a name for himself by giving new life to raptors in Michigan and beyond.
