1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (513+ words) The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy on Friday, Aug. 7, announced that it had raised enough money to purchase conservation easement on a 306-acre parcel to create a new nature preserve. "We’re thrilled to announce that the fundraising goal for the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (66+ words) The conditions that cause widespread wildfires in Canada keep persisting and are worsening. That means the smoke will keep coming to Michigan. Wildfire smoke is choking Michigan. Experts warn it'll keep happening. Another bad wildfire summer in Canada is creating…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (240+ words) Michigan residents statewide witnessed a fireball — a notably bright meteor — streaking through the sky last week. From June 19-20, 104 witness reports of a fireball streaking through the Earth's atmosphere were sent in from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Ontario, Canada, to the…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (121+ words) A state regulatory agency determined the six plant species pose a risk to Michigan’s environment, economy, and/or public health. Michigan bans 6 invasive plants – and 1 might be in your yard A state agency regulating invasive plant species has banned six…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (113+ words) Researchers and road crews across Michigan are turning recycled tires into rubber‑modified asphalt that holds up better in freeze‑thaw cycles. Scrap tires are helping Michigan build longer‑lasting roads A longstanding environmental problem in Michigan and elsewhere − massive…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (98+ words) A black bear was spotted in Wayne and Monroe counties, southeast Michigan. The DNR will monitor the bear, but plans to let it be for now. See footage of black bear spotted on camera in southeast Michigan A black bear…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (115+ words) While most Michigan residents are sleeping Friday night, May 8, millions of birds will be flying over the state as part of their spring migration. More than 4 million migrating birds are expected to fly over Michigan Friday night, May 8, according to…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (90+ words) Scientists say heavier rain and warming winters are driving repeat floods that Michigan’s aging dams and stormwater systems weren’t built to handle. What used to be extreme weather is becoming normal in Michigan Last month's nearly statewide flooding, fueled by…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (120+ words) A nearly 20-year local mission has sought to restore a rapid-running Grand River through downtown − the rushing waters that gave Grand Rapids its name... After more than a century, rapids will soon return to Grand Rapids Grand Rapids will soon…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (278+ words) "I can confidently say that 100% of the eagles that we admitted in 2025 had some level of lead," a Grand Traverse County raptor rehabilitator said... Lead-sickened bald eagles being found throughout Michigan The bald eagle needed to be killed. Euthanized. All…...