Environment

Published April 30, 2021

Rain does not thwart Arbor Day spirit in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — While officials made the call to cancel the public Arbor Day ceremony the morning of April 29 due to the weather forecast, a handful of residents still trekked out to witness the planting of a tulip tree on the grounds of the senior community center.

Published April 29, 2021

Rochester Post

Rochester forms Tree Committee, debuts ‘Rochester 100’ project

ROCHESTER — Over the next year, the city of Rochester plans to add over 100 trees to its canopy.

Published April 29, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Detroit Zoo commits to planting 2,000 trees

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo lost many of its historical trees over the past decade, so the Detroit Zoological Society recently budgeted approximately $200,000 to plant 2,000 trees on its campus and in the tri-county area through 2022.

Published April 28, 2021

Metro

Gardening continues to bloom amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, one trend that seems to be here to stay is gardening.

Royal Oak approves honeybee hives in Normandy Oaks Park

Published April 28, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak approves honeybee hives in Normandy Oaks Park

ROYAL OAK — On April 12, the Royal Oak City Commission approved a recommendation from the Parks, Recreation and Senior Services Advisory Board to place two honeybee hives in Normandy Oaks Park.

Remnants of disposable wipes and other debris sit after being raked from higher sections of the giant bar screen at the Northeast Sewage Pumping Station in Detroit.

Published April 23, 2021

C&G Newspapers

OAKLAND COUNTY — Pandemic trash has caused issues for the region’s waterways, the state’s recycling industry and, ultimately, the business supply chain.

Published April 23, 2021

C&G Newspapers

State cites two invasive species to look out for this year in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Recent statewide grant funds will go toward the local study and control of two invasive species named on a watch list.

Published April 22, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Award is a crowning achievement for local arborist

GROSSE POINTE CITY/PARK — As a certified arborist who serves as the forester for Grosse Pointe City and Grosse Pointe Park, Brian Colter spends his working hours monitoring, caring for and researching trees.

Published April 21, 2021

Troy Times

Troy honored with Tree City designation for 31 years straight

TROY — For the past 30 years, the city of Troy has earned a Tree City USA designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation, and now 2020 is added to the tally.

Published April 21, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Grant to help combat invasive species this summer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Funding from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant program will help in the management of invasive species in Oakland County this summer.

Hazon Detroit has created starter kits to try to make going green easier for community members.

Published April 19, 2021

Metro

Group offers kits to help residents go green

METRO DETROIT — Hazon Detroit is participating in an initiative to help make “going green” easier for residents.

Published April 15, 2021

Metro

Flushed wipes ‘wreaking havoc’ on pipes, pump stations

METRO DETROIT — Not all wipes are disposable, even if packages claim otherwise.

The city of Farmington Hills was recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a 2020 Tree City USA community. Pictured are trees at the city’s Heritage Park.

Published April 9, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills honored as Tree City USA Community

FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills was recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a 2020 Tree City USA community in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.

Published April 6, 2021

Madison - Park News

Official aims to continually restore tree canopy

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights was recently recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation for its canopy restoration efforts, earning it the status of “Tree City USA.” But its efforts are far from over when it comes to replacing trees lost to construction and other causes.

Published April 3, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Volunteers clean up area along Clinton River Spillway

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Dana Dugger has been fighting the good fight for years. A longtime resident near the Clinton River Spillway, Dugger has been at the forefront of preserving the habitat from economic development.

Published March 22, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling council roots for tree canopy rules

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights recently showed it was in the mood to harbor more arbor.

New animal tracking system now online at Belle Isle

Published March 18, 2021

Advertiser Times

New animal tracking system now online at Belle Isle

DETROIT — Through a coordinated effort by the Belle Isle Nature Center and the Detroit Zoo, a new wildlife tracking system has been installed that will help researchers learn more about the wildlife of the Great Lakes.

Published March 10, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms, Shores seek federal aid to replace deteriorating Lake St. Clair seawall

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/SHORES — Federal aid, if it can be approved, could end up paving the way for desperately needed repair to the crumbling Lake St. Clair seawall in Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Shores.

Residents warned of fire hazards associated with some batteries

Published March 9, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Residents warned of fire hazards associated with some batteries

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is warning residents of fire hazards that can result from batteries — in particular, the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

Published February 11, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission tasked staff in July with inventorying greenhouse gas emissions in the city to establish a baseline, and on Jan. 25, unanimously approved a resolution committing the city to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 while striving to reach net-zero carbon by 2050.