Redford Township's new rain garden will prevent flooding, soak up gallons of stormwater
The rain garden will soak up hundreds of thousands of gallons of stormwater a year, keeping it from entering the sewer system and preventing flooding in basements.
The rain garden will soak up hundreds of thousands of gallons of stormwater a year, keeping it from entering the sewer system and preventing flooding in basements.
Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
Michigan's air quality problems can become an issue in your vehicle without a clean cabin filter
Between wildfire smoke and pollen, Michigan's air is not always the easiest to breathe in the spring and summer. That makes keeping the air in one's vehicle clean all the more important.
Between wildfire smoke and pollen, Michigan's air is not always the easiest to breathe in the spring and summer. That makes keeping the air in one's vehicle clean all the more important.
Lockhart Chemical Company president will stand trial after allegedly polluting Flint River
Authorities say Rajinder Minhas was behind the discharge of 15,000 gallons of a oil-chemical mixture into the Flint River in 2022.
Authorities say Rajinder Minhas was behind the discharge of 15,000 gallons of a oil-chemical mixture into the Flint River in 2022.
Great Lakes safe fish guidelines: How much fish you can safely eat per month
Michigan has some of the best fishing in the world. But toxic 'forever chemicals' like PFAS makes eating them less safe. Here are the guidelines for fish caught in each Great Lake.
Michigan has some of the best fishing in the world. But toxic 'forever chemicals' like PFAS makes eating them less safe. Here are the guidelines for fish caught in each Great Lake.
Canada wildfires prompt Air Quality Advisory in Southeast Michigan - What to know
A Southeast Michigan Air Quality Advisory was issued for Friday into Saturday as wildfires burning in Canada add particles to the air that could cause breathing issues for some.
A Southeast Michigan Air Quality Advisory was issued for Friday into Saturday as wildfires burning in Canada add particles to the air that could cause breathing issues for some.
Popular beers found with high levels of dangerous 'forever chemicals,' study reveals
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
UM researchers identify organism behind toxins produced in harmful algal blooms
Michigan has waged a losing battle with reducing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie for the last decade.
Michigan has waged a losing battle with reducing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie for the last decade.
Michigan State Parks to reopen after devastating ice storms
The late-March storms affected almost a million acres of state forest land, as well as thousands of miles of trails.
The late-March storms affected almost a million acres of state forest land, as well as thousands of miles of trails.
Metro Detroit tree trimming: How planting trees can cut the risk for power outages
As the weather warms up across Metro Detroit, many homeowners may go weeks without power, with DTE saying more than half of its service outages are caused by fallen trees.
As the weather warms up across Metro Detroit, many homeowners may go weeks without power, with DTE saying more than half of its service outages are caused by fallen trees.
Friends of the Rouge holding fundraising drive as federal funding cuts hit nonprofit
As Southeast Michigan's flooding issues grow, the groups tasked with reducing the impacts say funding uncertainties will make their job harder.
As Southeast Michigan's flooding issues grow, the groups tasked with reducing the impacts say funding uncertainties will make their job harder.
Detroit Earth Day sequoia project fills vacant lots near I-94, I-75
"We’re planting about 100 giant sequoias in the neighborhood," said Andrew “Birch" Kemp of Arboretum Detroit Co.
"We’re planting about 100 giant sequoias in the neighborhood," said Andrew “Birch" Kemp of Arboretum Detroit Co.
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States, as does residential solar power, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States, as does residential solar power, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Earth Day events: Clinton River Watershed Council calling on volunteers for clean-up events
There are several clean-up opportunities around metro Detroit this weekend and next week in celebration of Earth Day. Here's how to participate.
There are several clean-up opportunities around metro Detroit this weekend and next week in celebration of Earth Day. Here's how to participate.
Michigan bug outlook: What to expect as spring arrives in Metro Detroit
The cold weather is breaking, and that means bugs are becoming active again. Here's what to expect this spring in Metro Detroit:
The cold weather is breaking, and that means bugs are becoming active again. Here's what to expect this spring in Metro Detroit:
Raw sewage release: Macomb County says Oakland County dumped 1.2 million gallons
"Another sickening release ": Macomb County says condoms, sanitary wipes, and tampons have all washed up in the Red Run basin -- all coming from Oakland County.
"Another sickening release ": Macomb County says condoms, sanitary wipes, and tampons have all washed up in the Red Run basin -- all coming from Oakland County.
Recycle old electronics this weekend and get free admission to Detroit Zoo
Visit the Detroit Zoo for free this weekend while clearing out old electronics that you no longer need.
Visit the Detroit Zoo for free this weekend while clearing out old electronics that you no longer need.
Trump hopes to boost coal industry with executive order
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
Lesser Celandine, an invasive menace, is spreading in Michigan, officials say
It goes by multiple names, from Fig buttercup to pilewort. And for the Michigan DNR, it is particularly tricky to manage - disappearing as quickly as it appears.
It goes by multiple names, from Fig buttercup to pilewort. And for the Michigan DNR, it is particularly tricky to manage - disappearing as quickly as it appears.