Exploring lake sturgeon that live in the Great Lakes | Brother Nature
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The Great Lakes are home to all kinds of wild life, including the lake sturgeon: an aquatic wonder that grows up to seven feet and lives as long as 125 years. They are also part of one of Michigan's most famous fishing seasons up in Black Lake, which is also one of its shortest. 

Save Sibley Prairie: Coalition wants to preserve rare grassland in Wayne County

A rare tract of land and one of the last original pieces of Michigan prairie that formed after the glaciers receded is under threat for development. But a conservancy has a chance to purchase the land to protect it.

Bird flu mystery in Michigan: What happened to infections among dairy herds?

While the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to pop up around Michigan and infecting poultry farms, the strain that infected dairy herds has seemingly vanished.

New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock

The U.S  Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal  agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.

These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows

More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.

Farmington launching food scrap composting pilot program at farmers market

A new pilot program at the Farmington Farmers Market will help save food scraps from going into the trash by giving residents a place to drop off food waste for composting.

These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows

Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.

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.

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.

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.

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.