Ann Arbor's threatened water to be cleaned by Gelman Sciences, EPA says
The 1,4-dioxane plume threatening Ann Arbor and Scio Township drinking water was added as a Superfund site earlier this year. The contamination stems from years of wastewater being dumped into nearby ponds.
The 1,4-dioxane plume threatening Ann Arbor and Scio Township drinking water was added as a Superfund site earlier this year. The contamination stems from years of wastewater being dumped into nearby ponds.
Chiricahua National Monument becomes America’s newest national park
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
The Eastside Community Network is beautifying its campus
In 2023, a driver drove through the entrance of the Eastside Community Network, damaging the building and traumatizing its members. Years later, the space is being rebuilt as a Peace Plaza. It's construction honors both the nonprofit's mission and one of the giants in its legacy: Angela Brown Wilson.
In 2023, a driver drove through the entrance of the Eastside Community Network, damaging the building and traumatizing its members. Years later, the space is being rebuilt as a Peace Plaza. It's construction honors both the nonprofit's mission and one of the giants in its legacy: Angela Brown Wilson.
Gardening in the fall, Detroit nonprofit greening, and owl banding | Brother Nature
Mid-October is not too late to garden. In fact, some plants prefer going into the ground in the middle of fall. Emily Taucher with Happy Garden Place explains why. Also on Brother Nature this week, a Detroit nonprofit greens its campus, banding owls up north, and a roadless rule gets reversed.
Mid-October is not too late to garden. In fact, some plants prefer going into the ground in the middle of fall. Emily Taucher with Happy Garden Place explains why. Also on Brother Nature this week, a Detroit nonprofit greens its campus, banding owls up north, and a roadless rule gets reversed.
Northern Michigan wildfires burning amid drought conditions
Wildfire crews are battling two blazes in Northern Michigan amid major drought conditions and major fire danger. The fires are located in Baraga and Marquette counties in the mid-Upper Peninsula.
Wildfire crews are battling two blazes in Northern Michigan amid major drought conditions and major fire danger. The fires are located in Baraga and Marquette counties in the mid-Upper Peninsula.
What this year’s El Niño weather pattern means for fall leaves
If you love vibrant fall leaves, this year’s El Niño weather pattern may be a gift for you.
If you love vibrant fall leaves, this year’s El Niño weather pattern may be a gift for you.
Explaining this year's Super El Niño
What is behind the massive weather event expected to impact the entire globe? FOX 2's Derek Kevra talks the Super El Niño taking aim at the Earth this winter.
What is behind the massive weather event expected to impact the entire globe? FOX 2's Derek Kevra talks the Super El Niño taking aim at the Earth this winter.
Building mountain biking trails and explaining El Niño | Brother Nature
How do mountain biking trails get built? Turns out, it's just as much art as it is engineering. We explore trails constructed at Dorais in Detroit and Maybury State Park. Also on Brother Nature this week, explaining the coming Super El Niño.
How do mountain biking trails get built? Turns out, it's just as much art as it is engineering. We explore trails constructed at Dorais in Detroit and Maybury State Park. Also on Brother Nature this week, explaining the coming Super El Niño.
Brother Nature at Night: Fat bears, fall colors and saving the whitefish
FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan is joined by Brother Nature Host and Digital Journalist Jack Nissen to chat about several outdoorsy stories, including the winner of the "Fat Bear contest," what's behind the effort to save whitefish, and where the best fall colors can be seen.
FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan is joined by Brother Nature Host and Digital Journalist Jack Nissen to chat about several outdoorsy stories, including the winner of the "Fat Bear contest," what's behind the effort to save whitefish, and where the best fall colors can be seen.
Michigan Roadside Wildlife Count seeking animal data you see while on the road
Environment Michigan Research & Policy Center is calling on residents to help restore and protect the natural world. How can they do that? By counting roadkill and wildlife on the side of the road.
Environment Michigan Research & Policy Center is calling on residents to help restore and protect the natural world. How can they do that? By counting roadkill and wildlife on the side of the road.
Royal Oak's alley experiment, Rouge River discovery, and Mussel stocking | Brother Nature
Royal Oak is undertaking an experiment along one of its well-trafficked alleys where it's using the invasive tree of heaven and Japanese knotweed for a workshop. Also on Brother Nature this week, snuffbox mussel gets stocked and Friends of the Rouge rediscovers a lost fish.
Royal Oak is undertaking an experiment along one of its well-trafficked alleys where it's using the invasive tree of heaven and Japanese knotweed for a workshop. Also on Brother Nature this week, snuffbox mussel gets stocked and Friends of the Rouge rediscovers a lost fish.
Historic fish discovery in Rouge River after species disappeared over 100 years ago
On the last day of fish surveys, Friends of the Rouge had their best scan of the river ever. Not only did they record the biggest diversity of fish to date, one of them was a species not seen in a century.
On the last day of fish surveys, Friends of the Rouge had their best scan of the river ever. Not only did they record the biggest diversity of fish to date, one of them was a species not seen in a century.
Sugar Loaf to reopen after ski resort closed in 2000
The revitalization of Sugar Loaf has been in the works for years, requiring the nonprofit to hit their $8 million fundraising goal. The conservancy reached that threshold well before the deadline. The plans for the 285-acre property don't include the ski resort that once drew visitors from all over the region.
The revitalization of Sugar Loaf has been in the works for years, requiring the nonprofit to hit their $8 million fundraising goal. The conservancy reached that threshold well before the deadline. The plans for the 285-acre property don't include the ski resort that once drew visitors from all over the region.
Sugar Loaf reopening on Oct. 9 after being abandoned 26 years ago
Years since it shuttered, freezing Northern Michigan history in time, Sugar Loaf is scheduled to reopen in early October.
Years since it shuttered, freezing Northern Michigan history in time, Sugar Loaf is scheduled to reopen in early October.
White House scouts sites for possible baseball field at Grand Teton National Park: report
The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.
The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.
Trump declares end to ‘EV mandate’ with new fuel economy standards
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
Detroit River Hawk Watch, an elusive fox, and Sugar Loaf returns | Brother Nature
The annual hawk watch is underway along the Detroit River as tens of thousands of birds migrate south. How do the counters do it? Also on Brother Nature this week, an elusive fox is finally caught, the shuttered Sugar Loaf returns, and Michigan's annual elk hunt is on.
The annual hawk watch is underway along the Detroit River as tens of thousands of birds migrate south. How do the counters do it? Also on Brother Nature this week, an elusive fox is finally caught, the shuttered Sugar Loaf returns, and Michigan's annual elk hunt is on.
US investing nearly $2B in power grid as electricity demand surges
The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.
The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.