biodiversity

Ann Arbor will shut down eleven of its city parks and nature areas after 3:00 p.m. every day from January 2-26, to permit sharpshooters to cull its…

Biodiversity.It's one of those scientific terms we hear and think, "That's a good thing. We need it,” without truly knowing why it's a good thing.A…

As we ease our way into spring, gardeners might want to consider planting heirloom seeds.That's Erica Kempter's advice to growers this year. She's…

The Next Idea Many Michiganders enjoy walking in our outdoor spaces, whether private or public, being rejuvenated by the sights and sounds they encounter.…

Today, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder vetoed a bill that attempted to keep state officials from managing the state's forests and parks for biodiversity.Senate…

Update: January 15, 2015:Gov. Snyder has vetoed the legislation.Original post:More than 130 scientists and the state’s environmental groups are calling on…

A bill that would forbid the state Department of Natural Resources from considering biodiversity along with other uses of state lands, such as public…

A group of scientists from 13 Michigan universities is urging Governor Rick Snyder to veto a bill (SB 78) if it reaches his desk. The bill prohibits the…

Should the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have the power to set aside an area of land specifically to maintain biological diversity?It means…

The following is a summary of a previously recorded interview. To hear the complete segment, click the audio above.The State Department of Natural…