Beyond projecting volumes and laying out a series of actions, the plans will specify who the communities plan to turn to for materials hauling, staging, monitoring, decontamination, and ultimately a combination of recycling, composting, beneficial reuse, …
A current moves through the West Michigan town of Benton Harbor. Literally, it’s the flow of Ox Creek. Figuratively, it’s a community-led drive for economic and environmental transformation. From stream restoration to solar arrays, brownfield cleanup to …
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced today that it has opened public comment for Enbridge Energy’s permit application seeking authorization for surface facilities associated with the proposed Line 5 tunnel …
She’s been on a mission to educate shop owners, flea market vendors and others about the dangers of mercury-containing items and to tell them that certain items – like thermometers and thermostats – are even banned from sale in Michigan. The Michigan …
Today's story is part of a series from NextCycle Michigan that MI Environment runs periodically to highlight the program's effort to attract end markets for recyclable materials through new companies and new jobs in Michigan, leveraging state …
Eight awardees from all corners of Michigan will become the first MI Solar for All pilots, awarded in round one of the Solar for Savings (SFS) grants opportunity. SFS is the first of a series of MI Healthy Climate Challenge (MHC Challenge) grant …
Once overlooked and contaminated, two properties in the heart of Kalamazoo are now being redeveloped into affordable housing and community space. These transformations are the result of years of collaboration between the City of Kalamazoo, local developers …
Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Director Phil Roos toured Harrison Circle and River’s Edge, two brownfield redevelopment sites in downtown Kalamazoo. After the tour, Director Roos led a roundtable discussion …
Tuesday, July 29, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Invasive spotted lanternfly, first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014, is now present in at least 18 eastern U.S. states. In Michigan, localized spotted lanternfly infestations in four southeastern counties are expected to …
Make Food Not Waste (MFNW), a NextCycle Michigan Partner, is one of the organizations that receives donated food from Metro Food Rescue. They use the food at their Upcycling Kitchens—located at a Presbyterian church and a Salvation Army center that …
The conference builds on a years-long effort to cultivate a WLEB community, foster trust, and generate input for the DAP through presentations, panels, question-and-answer sessions, networking, and discussion groups. Partners met for the first State of …
It’s National Tire Safety Week, and MI Environment is highlighting how proper tire care and maintenance benefit the environment. Properly inflated tires help promote better fuel economy, and regular care helps tires get the most potential wear prior to …
Around the 4th of July, we celebrate our country’s independence by letting off beautiful sparkly fireworks. While amazing to look at, when fireworks go off, particles and gases are released into the air along with splashes of color in the sky. The Michigan …
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a proclamation to mark Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week, June 29-July 5, raising awareness about the importance of stopping the spread of invasive aquatic plants and organisms. Over 50 boat landing events are …
ADRIAN, Michigan – The second annual State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference today brought together more than 200 people representing efforts to reduce the risk of harmful algal blooms (HAB) in the lake. Each summer, Lake Erie is prone to runaway …
Join the Bioblitz June 28-July 6 To encourage public involvement in reporting aquatic invasive species, the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) is hosting its first-ever statewide aquatic invasive species BioBlitz from June 28 – July 6, 2025. Volunteers …
The weather is warming up in Michigan, which means it is time for beach days, picnics, barbecues and fun times outside. While everyone is welcome to enjoy the outdoors, some uninvited guests such as invasive spongy moth caterpillars can make this time of …
From old-growth forests and farms to shimmering lakes and rushing rivers, natural beauty defines Michigan. Healthy habitats support wildlife, people, and economies. But our relationship with nature faces extraordinary challenges from a changing climate and …
Media from Michigan and Ohio or interested in Great Lakes issues are invited to attend and cover Michigan’s second State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference, focused on advancements and priorities in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB), particularly …
For decades, Marquette’s shoreline was home to the Cliffs-Dow site, a once-bustling industrial operation that left behind contamination, chemical waste and lingering environmental concerns. Today, thanks to nearly $1 million from the U.S. Environmental …
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