Michigan Environmental Issues
Grand Rapids museum unearths nation’s first municipal hydroelectric equipment
The 100-year-old equipment uncovered during construction is believed to be evidence of the first-ever municipal use of hydroelectric electricity in the U.S.
What will new Michigan renewable energy targets cost DTE? Utility makes projections
As new Michigan laws require utilities to aggressively ramp up reliance on technologies like wind and solar, power companies are projecting their costs to comply.
Fir tree quarantine in northern Michigan targets invasive, tree-killing bug
Christmas tree season is exempted from the quarantine after Nov. 15.
Watch robotic apple picker use suction arms and AI to harvest Michigan orchard
With rising production costs for Michigan growers, Michigan State has teamed up with the USDA to create a robotic apple picker.
Plan outlines green future for retired coal power plant site on Saginaw Bay
When a coal-fired power plant shuts down, it leaves acres of desirable waterfront property. Could new parkland be in the cards for one Bay County site?
FishPass construction begins with removal of Traverse City dam
Work begins on experimental Great Lakes fishery research project.
Dive teams relocate 9K endangered mussels from Grand River for rapids project
Of the 14,000 to 15,000 endangered or threatened mussels slated for removal for the city's Grand River Revitalization Initiative, only about 9,000 were successfully relocated.
Volunteers remove thousands of pounds of trash from Grand River
The West Michigan Environmental Action Council weeklong Mayors' Grand River Cleanup ended over the weekend.
Meet the robot that could one day harvest Michigan’s apple orchards
In Michigan, researchers are developing an automated harvester that sucks apples off trees with two robotic arms.
Fish on! Platte River coho salmon run begins at Sleeping Bear Dunes
Salmon pushed into Michigan rivers following rainfall last weekend.
Tribes to carry water 30 miles on foot in opposition to proposed UP mine
Opposition has grown this year toward the Copperwood Mine project
New bill would undo changes to Michigan deer hunts for youth, hunters with disabilities
Controversial new rules prohibiting hunters from shooting bucks during the early liberty and independence hunts are in one state senator's crosshairs.