
The Environment Report
The Environment Report, hosted by Lester Graham, explores the relationship between the natural world and the everyday lives of people in Michigan.
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Nonresident hunting license purchases were up nearly 4% over last year.
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Michigan was among 40 states which received a total of nearly $400 million in a settlement with Google over location data privacy.
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Michigan's wolf management plan attempts to balance the need to control the population of wolves against the desires of hunters who want a hunting season and environmentalists who want to protect the wolves.
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Box tree moth has been confirmed by the USDA.
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Michigan voters weighed in on the future of term limits in the state, passing Proposal 1 overwhelmingly in Tuesday's election.
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Answers to a few frequently asked questions, plus links to detailed information.
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A new report says most power plants violate federal rules mandating cleanup of toxic coal ash dumps.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the Port of Monroe $11 million to make repairs and improvements.
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There's an effort underway to get the Michigan Legislature to appropriate $30 million to create wetlands as a way to reduce harmful algal blooms.
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Michigan has been awarded up to $54 million for electric school buses in the first round of awards announced.
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Tom and Michelle Joliat's lovely home in Metamora, Michigan is situated high on a hill with a stunning view of the woods below. Normally, it's peaceful…
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Wildlife are being poisoned and much of the time people using the poisons are not even aware of the danger. One Michigan resident is on a crusade to make…
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We know that burning fossil fuels releases a lot of greenhouse gases. But there are other human-caused sources that contribute to climate change. As…
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You can hear a flock of geese calling, but there’s not a single goose. It’s a bunch of humans, warming up for the goose call contest at the 72nd annual…
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To help combat chronic wasting disease, Michigan is banning deer baiting and feeding across big parts of the state. It’s highly unpopular with some…
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The constant barrage of news about climate change, drinking water contamination, and pollution in the Great Lakes region can feel overwhelming. If you…
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A new nonprofit is training citizen scientists to collect data on fish in the Great Lakes. They think it could be a game-changer for research in the…
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Researchers are finding some of the chemicals used in pavement and driveway sealants are making their way into the environment. That could be putting the…
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Climate change is affecting the world in a lot of ways. The planet is warming, more rain is falling. There are colder winters, and warmer summers. And all…
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The constant barrage of news about climate change and drinking water contamination and pollution in the Great Lakes can feel overwhelming. If you care,…