Environment

City budgets for stormwater charge elimination

Published August 7, 2020

St. Clair Shores budgets for stormwater charge elimination

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.

Published August 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

EGLE: Prince Drewry Park methane levels steady

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.

Published August 4, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Officials: Great Lakes water levels have peaked for year

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.

Becky Skates, of Royal Oak, dropped off many bags of plastic for recycling at the SOCRRA Recycling Drop-Off Center after making an appointment July 24.

Published July 28, 2020

C&G Newspapers

SOCRRA re-opens recycling drop-off center, by appointment only

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.

After the July 10-11 rainfall, 26.8 million gallons of treated combined sewer overflow was discharged from the Chapaton Retention Basin. Other retention basins in Macomb and Oakland counties also discharged into drains that lead to Lake St. Clair.

Published July 24, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Debate continues over treated combined sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair

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.

Published July 24, 2020

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights participates in water conservation challenge

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.

Published July 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Invasive and native plants get action from county commission

OAKLAND COUNTY — Below the surface of lakes across Oakland County, another pandemic is brewing.

Published July 17, 2020

Madison - Park News

Authorities investigating dead geese found in Madison Heights pond

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.

Published July 17, 2020

Madison - Park News

Cleanup at Electro-Plating Services enters next phase

MADISON HEIGHTS — The cleanup operation at Electro-Plating Services, or EPS, will begin a new approach in August.

Published July 17, 2020

Madison - Park News

Committee aims to add gardens throughout Madison Heights

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.

Published July 7, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield City Council approves formation of Wildlife Advisory Commission

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.

Published July 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Pollution down, trash up amid pandemic

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.

Resident’s request heard, recycling access granted to Hills complex

Published July 7, 2020

Farmington Press

Resident’s request heard, recycling access granted to Hills complex

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.

Published July 2, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Drop-off recycling returns after pandemic reopenings

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.

Published July 2, 2020

Warren Weekly

Invasive poison hemlock takes root in Macomb County

WARREN — The dreaded and dangerous poison hemlock plant has made invasive appearances in Macomb County for the first time this year.

Young trees, planted through the city’s tree-planting program, grow at Grant Park in Clawson. On June 16, the Clawson City Council approved the lowest-priced, qualified bid for this year’s program.

Published June 23, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Clawson approves tree-planting program

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.

Published June 19, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Clinton River named state-designated water trail

METRO DETROIT — The Clinton River is the ninth Michigan waterway to become a state-designated water trail.

Published June 19, 2020

Madison - Park News

Volunteers plant trees to restore canopy in Madison Heights

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.

Published June 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County Public Works sues wipes manufacturers

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.

Seven WLCSD schools receive eco-friendly designation

Published June 18, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Seven WLCSD schools receive eco-friendly designation

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.