Environment

Published January 4, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Plan to reduce sewer overflows gets state funding

ST. CLAIR SHORES/EASTPOINTE — A plan to eliminate three-quarters of the combined sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair from the Chapaton Retention Basin is one step closer to becoming reality with a grant from the state of Michigan.

Published December 18, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Air quality ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups,’ MDEQ warns

METRO DETROIT — Did you notice, last week, when the weather app on your phone warned that the air quality in metro Detroit was poor, and maybe even dangerous for at-risk groups? You weren’t alone. The air quality in many areas of southeastern Michigan has been rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as “unhealthy for sensitive groups” periodically since late November.

Published December 12, 2018

Southfield Sun

Tamarack Creek slated for restoration project

SOUTHFIELD — A portion of the Rouge River in Southfield recently received a grant that will help to improve water quality and its surrounding habitat.

The Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Township has wetlands and wildlife.

Published December 11, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Proposed wetlands bill would cause environmental ‘degradation,’ groups warn

METRO DETROIT — A bill recently introduced to the Michigan Senate Natural Resources Committee is causing concern about potential threats to local wetlands, lakes and streams.

At the Dec. 5 Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting, a motion passed to postpone consideration of hosting electronic recycling events indefinitely. It was previously requested for Macomb Township to participate in electronic recycling with Shelby and Washington townships.

Published December 11, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Motion carries to postpone consideration of recycling event indefinitely

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — At the Dec. 5 Macomb Township Board of Trustees meeting, a motion passed to postpone consideration of hosting electronic recycling events indefinitely.

Published December 10, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Proposed wetlands bill would cause environmental ‘degradation,’ groups warn

METRO DETROIT — A bill recently introduced to the Michigan Senate Natural Resources Committee is causing concern about potential threats to local wetlands, lakes and streams.

Published December 7, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Macomb County community group opposes Lansing tree bill

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights and an association of Macomb County communities are hoping to weed out what they believe is an effort to overstep their local control of vegetation removal.

Published December 5, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Darryl the turkey sighted in West Bloomfield

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Nov. 27 the Police Department posted that the township has received numerous calls about a turkey hanging out in the area of Middebelt Road, south of Walnut Lake Road.

Published December 5, 2018

Rochester Post

Naturalist gives tips on how to deal with ‘wild neighbors’

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills naturalist Lance DeVoe fields calls from residents daily about the wide array of wildlife in the city, including deer and coyotes.

Published December 3, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

City laments Lansing bill that would nullify local tree ordinances

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/LANSING — More than six years ago, the Bloomfield Hills City Commission put the final touches on a woodlands ordinance that had taken it a full year to craft.

Published November 30, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Grant-funded fixes could make drain site a butterfly hub

STERLING HEIGHTS — City and county officials are looking forward to adapting the Sterling Relief Drain into an eventual site of relief for the monarch butterfly population.

Published November 15, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Residents upset Consumers Energy plans gas pipeline near their properties

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township held an informational meeting at Township Hall regarding Consumers Energy’s South Oakland Macomb Network natural gas pipeline project that has a proposed route that includes a section along the ITC Holdings Corp. corridor between 23 Mile and 26 Mile roads in Shelby Township.

Published November 13, 2018

Southfield Sun

Lathrup Village City Council approves trash can ordinance

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Lathrup Village City Council recently voted unanimously to change an ordinance regarding trash pickup.

Published November 7, 2018

Southfield Sun

GFL provides update on trash pickup performance

SOUTHFIELD — After a summer of complaints, trash hauler Green for Life Environmental Inc. provided the city with an update on its services recently.

Published November 7, 2018

Southfield Sun

Lathrup council details water main repair project

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The water mains on the east side of the city are slated for a makeover this fall.

Published November 6, 2018

Rochester Post

Water resources commissioner discusses water issues

ROCHESTER HILLS/ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan’s water and sewer infrastructure is rapidly deteriorating, according to Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash.

An oil sheen is seen in the Red Run Drain near where it enters the Clinton River in Clinton Township. The Macomb County Public Works Office worked with the Clinton Township Fire Department to contain the sheen after it was reported by a fisherman.

Published November 5, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Suspected oil sheen contained in Red Run

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A suspected oil sheen has been contained in the Red Run Drain in Clinton Township, according to the Macomb County Public Works Office.

Published October 16, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale initiating pilot program for ‘smart’ waste recycling units

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale is upgrading its recycling practices by initiating a pilot program for “smart” waste receptacles in two municipal parking lots. At the City Council’s Oct.Read More

Published October 11, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Water quality improvements focus of town hall

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The state of the water in Macomb County, as well as what can be and is being done to remedy issues of chemicals and contamination of Lake St. Clair, were the topics of passionate discussion during an Oct. 8 town hall meeting in Harrison Township.

Published October 9, 2018

Southfield Sun

Stakeholders meet for annual stormwater summit

SOUTHFIELD — Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash, in partnership with the nonprofit Pure Oakland Water and Lawrence Technological University, hosted the sixth annual Southeast Michigan Regional Stormwater Summit Oct. 5.Read More