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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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"

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.

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.

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.

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.