Published August 7, 2020
ST. CLAIR SHORES — City Council approved a budget amendment for the fourth quarter of the 2019-20 fiscal year to account for the fact that it has been ordered to refund more than $3.4 million in stormwater charges to residents.
Read MorePublished August 6, 2020
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Methane gas levels seem to have stabilized at Clinton Township’s Prince Drewry Park, according to a representative from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
Read MorePublished August 4, 2020
Most of the Great Lakes have likely reached their peak water levels for the year, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District.
Read MorePublished July 28, 2020
METRO DETROIT — For the past four months, eco-conscious consumers have been stockpiling their paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers while SOCRRA’s Recycling Drop-Off Center was closed due to COVID-19.
Read MorePublished July 24, 2020
MACOMB COUNTY — When a record rainfall of more than 2 inches hit the metro Detroit area July 10, it caused basements to back up, streets to flood and local utilities to retain — then treat and discharge what couldn’t be retained — combined sewer runoff into Lake St. Clair.
Read MorePublished July 24, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — A national competition is underway to see which city can get the highest percentage of its residents to sign a pledge to maintain eco-friendly water habits. One of the participating cities is Madison Heights, which is especially fitting since the initiative was started by a hometown hero.
Read MorePublished July 20, 2020
OAKLAND COUNTY — Below the surface of lakes across Oakland County, another pandemic is brewing.
Read MorePublished July 17, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — Authorities are investigating the cause of death of a group of around 20 Canada geese that were retrieved from a pond in Madison Heights.
Read MorePublished July 17, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — The cleanup operation at Electro-Plating Services, or EPS, will begin a new approach in August.
Read MorePublished July 17, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — At the start of the year, the Madison Heights Environmental Citizens Committee, or ECC, convened its first subcommittee meeting for what is now called The Bloom Project — an initiative that aims to plant gardens across the city.
Read MorePublished July 7, 2020
SOUTHFIELD — With the number of deer and other wildlife that call the city home on the rise, the city has decided to form the Wildlife Advisory Commission.
Read MorePublished July 7, 2020
METRO DETROIT — Medical experts will tell you that, as of now, it’s hard to say how each patient will react to the COVID-19 virus. But for Mother Nature, the prognosis is good.
Read MorePublished July 7, 2020
FARMINGTON HILLS — Access and the ability to recycle may not cross the minds of people who live in a house. Put it in the bin, and put the bin at the curb for pickup each week.
Read MorePublished July 2, 2020
STERLING HEIGHTS — Following the reopening of many Sterling Heights city buildings, residents are beginning to reuse the service of drop-off recycling within the city, according to the city’s Department of Public Works.
Read MorePublished July 2, 2020
WARREN — The dreaded and dangerous poison hemlock plant has made invasive appearances in Macomb County for the first time this year.
Read MorePublished June 23, 2020
CLAWSON — On June 16, the Clawson City Council unanimously approved a tree-planting bid with the lowest qualified bidder, China Township-based Marine City Nursery.
Read MorePublished June 19, 2020
METRO DETROIT — The Clinton River is the ninth Michigan waterway to become a state-designated water trail.
Read MorePublished June 19, 2020
MADISON HEIGHTS — Over the years, the canopy of Madison Heights has been steadily whittled away as infrastructure projects took down trees. Recently, a group of volunteers assisted by the nonprofit ReLeaf Michigan planted new trees to bring back the greenery.
Read MorePublished June 18, 2020
MACOMB COUNTY — A Macomb County official and three Michigan-based legislators are calling on other federal lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a change in labeling and marketing of “flushable” wipes.
Read MorePublished June 18, 2020
WALLED LAKE — Seven schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District have achieved Michigan Green School status this year, an honor that recognizes their efforts promoting eco-friendly habits and good stewardship of the environment. The designation is given by the Michigan Green Schools nonprofit group. Its goal is to work with local schools to protect the state’s air, land, water and animals.
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