Environment

Published September 22, 2021

Madison - Park News

Volunteers sought for upcoming tree planting at Green Acres Park

HAZEL PARK — A tree planting is coming up in Hazel Park, and volunteers are needed.

LTU showcases eco-friendly companies, green technologies

Published September 8, 2021

Southfield Sun

LTU showcases eco-friendly companies, green technologies

SOUTHFIELD — A recent event by Lawrence Technological University highlighted the opportunities available to businesses through its C3 Accelerator.

Royal Oak Community Garden Club looks to future growth

Published August 27, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Community Garden Club looks to future growth

ROYAL OAK — A newly formed group called the Royal Oak Community Garden Club is celebrating the success of its pilot plots at First United Methodist Church in downtown Royal Oak.

Published August 25, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Pilot project aims to reduce trash going into Lake St. Clair

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Macomb County Public Works Office gives a hoot and is working to keep pollution out of Lake St. Clair with a new pilot project at the 11.5 Mile Drain.

Published August 14, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Memorial Tree Program continues in Grosse Pointe Woods

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Residents have found a way to remember their loved ones through the Grosse Pointe Woods Community Tree Commission’s Memorial Tree Program.

Published August 13, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City approves revised contract for forestry services

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City will be retaining the services of City Forester Brian Colter — at least for now.

Published August 11, 2021

Rochester Post

Local Trout Unlimited chapter improves fish habitat in Paint Creek

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — Anglers can often be seen catching a variety of fish species, including trout, along the Paint Creek in northeast Oakland County.

Published August 10, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Flooding and backup victims urged to appeal FEMA denials, file for SBA loans

GROSSE POINTES — Adding frustration to the physical and emotional exhaustion of the many residents and business owners who experienced basement flooding or sewage backups June 25-26 is the fact that many now say their claims for federal disaster relief from FEMA have been denied.

A blue-green algal bloom is pictured in West Bloomfield Township in 2019. It did test positive for cyanobacteria — blue-green algae — but it tested negative for the toxins that bacteria produces.

Published August 6, 2021

Metro

Residents living near water advised on how to spot potential toxins

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently sent out a press release advising people living near or visiting Michigan waters in the summer or fall to be aware of the potential for harmful algal blooms, or HABs.

Simple Recycling program returns to Oakland County

Published July 29, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Simple Recycling program returns to Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — One of the more popular programs in southern Oakland County has recently returned after a long pause due to COVID-19.

Published July 28, 2021

Metro

Product developed by Wayne State professor touted to be safer for marine life

METRO DETROIT — After spending weeks and months in the water, the bottom of a boat can become a slimy mess, as algae and other marine organisms coat the hull.

One statistic shared at a June presentation regarding the Civilian Conservation Corps in Michigan is that 484 million trees were planted — twice as many as any other state.

Published July 15, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Clinton-Macomb Public Library presentation discusses CCC history in Michigan

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In the 1930s in Michigan, many trees needed replanting, and plenty of river restoration and habitat rebuilding had to be done.

Minimal damage from storms, worse flooding avoided

Published July 15, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Minimal damage from storms, worse flooding avoided in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While a heavy storm event delayed the city fireworks and caused flooding on some streets, St. Clair Shores escaped much of the damage experienced further south from storms that ripped through the metro area June 25-26.

This photo shows the Gloede Drain at 22 Mile Road, east of Hayes Road in Macomb Township, the morning of June 27. Approximately 24 hours earlier, the area had significantly more standing water.

Published July 13, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County officials pleased with draining after heavy rain

MACOMB COUNTY — Parts of Macomb County were able to avoid flooding from storms the last week of June.

Published June 28, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Group continues work with public to protect the Clinton River

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Clinton River is of vital importance to local wildlife, and humans, as well. But with summertime comes more construction and people recreating — and as a result, more adverse effects on the watershed.

Published June 28, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County continues to monitor local beach quality

MACOMB COUNTY — With 12 miles of shoreline along Lake St. Clair, including three beaches, as well as two inland lake beaches, Macomb County Health Department works throughout the summer to make sure the water is safe for swimmers.

Published June 24, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Selfridge makes list for installations with highest levels of PFAS

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On June 9, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, both from Michigan, announced new legislation to clean up per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, at military installations with the highest levels of contamination.

Published June 24, 2021

C&G Newspapers

SOCRRA to keep appointment-only policy at drop-off center

OAKLAND COUNTY — While much of Michigan is returning to business as usual — or however close we can get to that — others are keeping their COVID-19 restrictions in place into the future.

Published June 22, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Stinky muck lands on Pier Park beach

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Pier Park beach users have recently encountered an unpleasant new addition to the shoreline.

Published June 9, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Township uses grant to plant 50 trees along Rouge River

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Fifty new trees are headed to Bloomfield Township, thanks to the municipality’s membership in the Alliance of Rouge Communities, with the hope that they’ll reduce runoff into the Rouge River.