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Why Michigan Dirt Roads Are Sprayed With Brine In The Summer
3+ week, 1+ day ago (274+ words) The Michigan practice of spraying roads with brine is hailed by some as essential and slammed by others as harmful. But what's the science behind it? For anyone who's not familiar with them, driving on gravel or dirt roads can…...
Michigan group 'permanently' protects 306-acre preserve. How they did it
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…...
Utility companies in northern Michigan are working to put more power lines underground
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (157+ words) Power outages are increasing as climate change drives more severe weather events across the U.S. Lines buried underground are significantly more reliable than overhead power lines. But only about a... Power outages are increasing as climate change drives more severe weather events…...
Michigan adds Callery pear tree, 5 other plants to restricted or prohibited lists
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (398+ words) Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 10:37 AM EDT / CBS Detroit Two invasive plants will be added in June to Michigan's list of prohibited species, with four others added to the restricted species list starting in 2028, state officials said. One of the soon-to-be restricted…...
Grand Rapids agriculture project will upgrade parks across the city
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (297+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A newly approved agricultural funding project is set to provide upgrades to several parks across Grand Rapids. The Grand Rapids City Commission approved funding awards for the city’s new Urban Agriculture Project. Two organizations, Access of…...
East Grand Rapids Offers Free Tree Saplings After Earning Tree City Recognition
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (137+ words) EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — East Grand Rapids has been named a Tree City USA community for the 12th year in a row, earning national recognition for excellence in urban forestry management. The designation highlights the city's commitment to caring for more…...
Plan to restore rapids on Grand River calls for removal of Sixth Street dam
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (290+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public feedback on a proposal to remove the Sixth Street Dam in Grand Rapids. The Grand River Upper Reach Revitalization Project, also known as GR Whitewater or Restore the…...
Grand Rapids shops to lead neighborhood clean-up day
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (293+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — On Friday, volunteers from across Grand Rapids’ eastside neighborhoods will participate in the sixth annual Earth Day Clean-Up initiative organized by Uptown GR, a local business network. “So far, we’ve got about 80 volunteers who have signed…...
Grand Rapids neighborhood to host Earth Day community festival
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (183+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — On April 18, visitors to City High School and Middle School in Grand Rapids can attend a free Earth Day-themed festival organized by the Creston Neighborhood Association. “We are thrilled to bring this innovative event to the…...
Lawn equipment trade-in event offered in East Grand Rapids
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (107+ words) EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — East Grand Rapids neighbors can trade in one gas-powered piece of lawn equipment for electric alternatives through a buyback event next month. The E-GReen Sustainability Initiative will host the event May 3 at the Public Works Complex....