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.
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.