Spongy Moth egg mass sightings in Macomb County prompt warning for the public
Macomb County residents are asked to be on the lookout for egg masses laid by an invasive moth species that can lay waste to trees in the early seasons.
Macomb County residents are asked to be on the lookout for egg masses laid by an invasive moth species that can lay waste to trees in the early seasons.
Michigan mast year: Why trees are dropping tons of acorns and other seeds this year
No, you're not crazy. Yes, there are a lot more acorns littering the ground around acorn trees this year. Here's why:
No, you're not crazy. Yes, there are a lot more acorns littering the ground around acorn trees this year. Here's why:
Wildlife regulators approve burbot catch limits in Michigan
Burbot fishing has grown in popularity recently. But so have the pressures on the species as invasive mussels continue to spread around their habitat.
Burbot fishing has grown in popularity recently. But so have the pressures on the species as invasive mussels continue to spread around their habitat.
Consumers Energy selling 13 hydroelectric dams along Michigan rivers
Consumers Energy is selling its 13 hydroelectric dams following a lengthy review process about whether the utility should refurbish the structures themselves, decommission them, or sell them.
Consumers Energy is selling its 13 hydroelectric dams following a lengthy review process about whether the utility should refurbish the structures themselves, decommission them, or sell them.
Rodent, primate meat discovered in travelers' luggage at Detroit Metro Airport
According to Customs and Border Protection, this meat, called bushmeat, that was found at Detroit Metro Airport is not allowed to be imported into the United States because it can spread diseases.
According to Customs and Border Protection, this meat, called bushmeat, that was found at Detroit Metro Airport is not allowed to be imported into the United States because it can spread diseases.
Spotted Lanternfly's invasion of Michigan following the footsteps of its favorite invasive tree
Since its arrival in Michigan, spotted lanternfly has rapidly spread through Metro Detroit. It won't be long until the entire state is invaded.
Since its arrival in Michigan, spotted lanternfly has rapidly spread through Metro Detroit. It won't be long until the entire state is invaded.
Air quality alert continues in Metro Detroit causing respiratory issues across region
Free clinics like HUDA - Detroit’s Health Unit on Davison Avenue and urgent cares all around Metro Detroit- are swamped because of these Canadian wildfires.
Free clinics like HUDA - Detroit’s Health Unit on Davison Avenue and urgent cares all around Metro Detroit- are swamped because of these Canadian wildfires.
Kirtland's warbler numbers continue falling amid mounting habitat and wildlife pressures
A survey of breeding Kirtland's warbler pairs found more than 750 have disappeared over the past four years from Michigan.
A survey of breeding Kirtland's warbler pairs found more than 750 have disappeared over the past four years from Michigan.
Bag of cherries infested with maggots from 'cherry chomping pest' stopped at Detroit Metro Airport
A bag of cherries infested with a pest that could cause serious damage to Midwest cherry farms was stopped last month at Detroit Metro Airport, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
A bag of cherries infested with a pest that could cause serious damage to Midwest cherry farms was stopped last month at Detroit Metro Airport, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Invasive red swamp crayfish confirmed at Michigan fish hatchery
While the crayfish has been found in isolated pockets around Metro Detroit, DNR officials aren't sure how one could have invaded their own hatchery pond where they rear fish.
While the crayfish has been found in isolated pockets around Metro Detroit, DNR officials aren't sure how one could have invaded their own hatchery pond where they rear fish.
Radioactive waste bound for Wayne County will be stored somewhere else, Evans says
The leftover radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project was originally bound for storage in Van Buren Township.
The leftover radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project was originally bound for storage in Van Buren Township.
EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
Sea lamprey barrier will protect vital Michigan egg spawning site
Chinook salmon and steelhead eggs are collected at the Little Manistee River site in northern Michigan. The new barrier will protect them from lamprey but disrupt a popular paddling spot.
Chinook salmon and steelhead eggs are collected at the Little Manistee River site in northern Michigan. The new barrier will protect them from lamprey but disrupt a popular paddling spot.
Oakland County hit with enforcement order from EGLE for discharges; fires back at Macomb County
Oakland and Macomb counties have been locked in a feud over one municipality's discharge of untreated sewage into the other. The state is now escalating the dispute.
Oakland and Macomb counties have been locked in a feud over one municipality's discharge of untreated sewage into the other. The state is now escalating the dispute.
Scathing Michigan EGLE report questions Wyandotte water safety
A number of violations allegedly occurred, including "a lack of contaminant protection in its water supply," allowing tennis balls and bugs to get in the water.
A number of violations allegedly occurred, including "a lack of contaminant protection in its water supply," allowing tennis balls and bugs to get in the water.
EPA removing contaminated soil from Detroit greenway site
Contaminated soil was found by the city of Detroit as it was laying out plans for the future Joe Louis Greenway. The EPA will need to remove the soil off-site.
Contaminated soil was found by the city of Detroit as it was laying out plans for the future Joe Louis Greenway. The EPA will need to remove the soil off-site.
Driver wanted after Warren antifreeze spill that cost $10,000+ to clean up
Warren police are currently searching for a driver who dropped a large container of antifreeze on Eight Mile and left it Tuesday morning.
Warren police are currently searching for a driver who dropped a large container of antifreeze on Eight Mile and left it Tuesday morning.
Invasive hydrilla in Southwest Michigan ponds required massive removal effort
An ominous warning about the world's most invasive aquatic plant was given after Michigan plunged manpower, money, and more removing hydrilla: "It will come back"
An ominous warning about the world's most invasive aquatic plant was given after Michigan plunged manpower, money, and more removing hydrilla: "It will come back"
New EPA regulations on air conditioning refrigerant means higher prices
The EPA mandated that all new units use a new cooling chemical, Compound R-454B. Prices are expected to climb 18 to 20 percent due to demand and the higher price of the new cooling chemical.
The EPA mandated that all new units use a new cooling chemical, Compound R-454B. Prices are expected to climb 18 to 20 percent due to demand and the higher price of the new cooling chemical.
Black slime, other remnants from Detroit oil recycling plant fire, undergo cleanup
The soil is left in that condition due to the combination of water from the fire hoses and the oil in the tanks.
The soil is left in that condition due to the combination of water from the fire hoses and the oil in the tanks.