58 species added, 36 removed from Michigan’s threatened, endangered species list

Updates to Michigan's threatened and endangered species list include the addition of 58 species and the removal of 36 species. There are now 407 species considered threatened or endangered in the state.

Balloon release ban introduced in Michigan Senate to prevent pollution

A second offense could come with a $5,000 fine. Balloon debris is a major problem on the Great Lakes since animals that ingest them are at a higher risk of death than those that eat other forms of plastic.

Man accused of filling Detroit demo sites with contaminated dirt, billing city for $1+ million

A Howell man who worked for a company contracted by the city is accused of billing the City of Detroit for backfill dirt while he used dirt from contaminated sites at demolished properties.

Where does your state rank on the ‘2023 Greenest States’ list?

The list compared the 50 states across three dimensions: environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions.

Landmark law saved whales through marine industry changes, scientists say

The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.

First piping plover returns to Great Lakes for nesting season

The shorebirds return to the same spot and the same nests every year along Lake Michigan. The first bird returning to the region this year has a nest in Glen Haven.

Red Flag Warning: Fire danger levels high across Lower Peninsula

A large portion of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan is under a Red Flag Warning - meaning the rsisk of a forest fire is either extreme and high.

Northern Lights viewing at its peak during April in Michigan

One doesn't need to drive too far to see northern lights in Michigan. However, there are some spots that offer the best place to view them.

Here's what really happens to your used clothing donations

Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.

Here's why there could be pink snow at Yellowstone this summer

Visitors can see a variety of colorful snow patches, including pink, green, orange, and brown at different areas of Yellowstone Park this summer.

Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment

“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.