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Smoke blankets Grand Rapids, leading to hazardous air quality.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (20+ words) State officials say the hazardous air quality is "record-breaking."... State officials say the hazardous air quality is "record-breaking."...
Michigan Native Plant Guide: What to add to a garden this spring and summer - AOL
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (449+ words) There is no shortage of native plants that can liven up a yard in Michigan. The benefits don't stop there either, with stormwater and flooding solutions, as well as helping pollinators while reducing lawn maintenance. (FOX 2) - Native plants are having…...
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…...
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…...
Recycling is on the rise in Michigan, but not by much
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (105+ words) Michigan's recycling rate climbed to a new high again in 2025 but continues to remain below the national rate, according to new data from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy... Recycling is on the rise in Michigan, but…...
Why seasonal flooding along the Grand River is helpful for fish
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (317+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Over the last few days, flooding along the Grand River has posed its seasonal challenge for those living near it. Roads have turned into rivers; Riverside Park has morphed into an ocean. “It's totally understandable why we…...
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....
U.S. Forest Service to close all research sites in Michigan; a state with 3M acres of national forests
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (221+ words) The federal government has announced it will close all four U.S. Forest Service research sites in Michigan. The state has three national forests totaling nearly 3 million of acres of land. The U.S Department of Agriculture announced the closures as part of…...
Solar panel group buys spread across Michigan as residents band together for discounts
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1385+ words) In the middle of a five-day power outage brought on by an early spring storm, Woody Gontina’s house appeared to be the only one on his street that still had its lights on. At the time, Gontina had just installed…...
Grand Rapids River Project secures $11M federal grant for habitat restoration
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (393+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Whitewater announced Monday the approval of $11 million in federal funding for the Lower Grand River Habitat Restoration Project, commonly known as the Grand River Revitalization. The money comes from…...