Environment

Published August 9, 2022

Efforts underway to prevent invasive species from spreading in Oakland County waterways

METRO DETROIT — Clinton River Watershed Council Chief Watershed Ecologist Eric Diesing recently said that the presence of aquatic invasive species on Michigan waterways has been a problem for “quite a while.”

Published August 5, 2022

C&G Newspapers

Clinton Township ends 22-year environmental order

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After more than 22 years of compliance and work, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees announced it had finally completed “Administrative Consent Order SW00-002” at its July 25 meeting.

Green Macomb receives $250,000 from Consumers Energy

Published July 13, 2022

C&G Newspapers

Green Macomb receives $250,000 from Consumers Energy

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County’s environmental improvement initiative “Green Macomb” has received a $250,000 Consumers Energy 2022 Planet Awards grant.

Published June 29, 2022

Southfield Sun

State group names Tamarack Creek restoration Project of the Year

SOUTHFIELD — Late last year, the city of Southfield began work on its Tamarack Creek stream and wetland habitat restoration project.

Published June 29, 2022

Rochester Post

Tree Committee helps Rochester’s tree canopy grow

ROCHESTER — The city of Rochester is working hard to increase its tree canopy.

Published June 29, 2022

C&G Newspapers

Backyard pollinator gardens grow

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners looking to spruce up their yards can add some gorgeous color to their landscapes while helping to increase the local pollinator population.

A walkway leads through the wetland at Marshbank Park. Preserving water quality and natural resources are part of the efforts the township was recognized for.

Published June 27, 2022

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield achieves ’silver’ status for environmental actions

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield Supervisor Steven Kaplan recently stated that he is “elated” with recognition that the township received this past May.

Royal Oak approves Sustainability and Climate Action Plan

Published June 8, 2022

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak approves Sustainability and Climate Action Plan

ROYAL OAK — On May 9, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved an approximately 100-page Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, or “S-CAP.”