Capital News Service
Wetlands mitigation may get cheaper for local governments in Michigan
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A new system will make it easier for public entities to meet wetland protection requirements.
Capital News Service
Pure Michigan: A two-centuries old marketing tool
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Michigan’s natural landscapes have been marketed as refuges for urbanites since the 1800s.
Capital News Service
Environmentalists wonder about impact of Michigan brownfield bills
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Under the proposal, five brownfield transformation projects would be eligible for tax benefits for decontaminating and preparing new structures on polluted land.
Capital News Service
Optimism in Michigan urban communities over new brownfield legislation
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Supporters argue that revitalizing brownfield sites will only happen with sufficient aid, which this bill seeks to provide.
Agriculture
Fluctuating weather complicates harvesting for Michigan farmers
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While it may be too early to tell the full extent of changes in the weather on farmers and their crops, it could pose a problem for farmers in the coming months if the weather continues to fluctuate.
Capital News Service
Bills would create 5-foot buffer for bicyclists
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Bills in the Michigan House and Senate would require drivers to give cyclists more breathing room and set specific standards for bicycle safety instruction in driver’s education courses.
Wildlife
Birdwatchers celebrate two new birding trails in Michigan
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Michigan’s Northwest Lower Peninsula is a paradise for birdwatchers.
Capital News Service
Michigan private well water quality unregulated after installation
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Frequent sampling is the only way to know well water is safe, but there are no statewide testing requirements for owners of private wells in Michigan.
Echo
Deadline for state money to test beaches approaching
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The state of Michigan is offering grant money to fund monitoring inland beaches this summer.
Capital News Service
Water quality a problem for rural areas, too
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Michigan cities like Flint aren’t the only cause for water worry.