The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is pairing conservation groups with drinking water treatment plant operators to see how source water can be protected by planting trees.

Michigan would receive funds for two projects, one at Benton Harbor and the other at the Edsel Ford House on Lake St. Clair.

High winds and low humidity can mean backyard fires can quickly get out of control, burning fields or forests.

The USDA granted nearly $900,000 over a three year period to Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. The center will work with 16 west Michigan counties to build local food networks.

President Joe Biden vetoed a resolution by Congress to block a new rule defining the Waters of the U.S. as including some wetlands and streams.

Congress is reintroducing the Recovering America's Wildlife Act to help wildlife at risk of becoming threatened or endangered.

Vernal pools in forests are critical to a number of species, including wood frogs, spotted salamander, and newts. Not all vernal pools are protected from destruction.

The U.S. Department of Energy is funding the SolSmart program. It will offer training, technical advice, and assistance in drafting ordinances to pave the way to greater use of solar power.

An aphid has been detected in Michigan which feeds on garlic mustard, an invasive plant that crowds out native plants.

A 2016 law has prevented local governments from banning plastic shopping bags. The new bill would allow local bans on plastic bags and single-use plastic containers.