Environment

Published October 1, 2019

Royal Oak introduces amendment to allow permeable pavement

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 23, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved the first reading of zoning ordinance amendments to allow permeable pavement for parking lots and driveways.

Published September 24, 2019

Woodward Talk

Trees taken down in Garbutt Park found to have hollow insides

FERNDALE — A little more sun has been hitting the grounds of Garbutt Park recently as a number of trees had to come down due to, as of now, unknown reasons.

Published September 23, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County students join in global climate crisis strike

OAKLAND COUNTY — Young people around the world skipped out on class Sept. 20 to participate in the Global Climate Strike, a demonstration of young people advocating for a reduction and even an end to the use of fossil fuels to protect the Earth for their generation and beyond.

Published September 18, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Road Commission attacks phragmites on local roadways

OAKLAND COUNTY — This month, the Road Commission for Oakland County is working to eradicate phragmites, an aggressive reed that chokes out native plants, interferes with roadside drainage, easily catches fire and blocks roadways.

Since Macomb Township’s watering ordinance changed in July, some residents have questioned how it will be enforced and believe there is a lack of recourse.

Published September 18, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Residents raise questions regarding watering ordinance in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In July, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a change to the watering ordinance.

Published September 13, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Water, sewer rate changes to be reflected on November bills in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A five-year water and sewer rate plan has been implemented in Clinton Township, eliminating usage minimums while improving monthly financial consistency.

Reggie Tabron picks up litter around Beaconsfield Avenue Sept. 8.

Published September 13, 2019

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods resident becomes trash-clearing hero

HARPER WOODS — Reggie Tabron would regularly drive through Harper Woods with his parents when he was a child. He always loved the town and thought it was an incredibly appealing place to live.

Published September 10, 2019

Rochester Post

Volunteers needed to help clean the Clinton River

METRO DETROIT — The Clinton River Watershed Council is looking for volunteers of all ages to help clean the Clinton River this month.

Phragmites along roads in five Macomb County communities will be treated this month.

Published September 10, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Phragmites in Macomb County roads to be treated this month

MACOMB COUNTY — Phragmites in five Macomb County communities will be mitigated this month.

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Detroit and the St. Clair Shores Coast Guard Station were ready to help as needed in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.

Published September 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Local Coast Guard units ready to help in hurricane’s aftermath

METRO DETROIT — While Hurricane Dorian took its toll on the southern Atlantic Coast, members of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Detroit and the St. Clair Shores Coast Guard Station were ready to help as needed.

Published September 4, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Zoo announces it will be fully wind-powered

ROYAL OAK — In January 2021, the Detroit Zoological Society will be 100% powered by Michigan-made renewable energy through DTE’s MIGreenPower program.

Published August 29, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

County officials address sinkhole in front of Eastpointe Middle School

EASTPOINTE — The Macomb County Public Works Office has begun emergency repairs on a sinkhole discovered underneath a sidewalk outside Eastpointe Middle School.

Published August 27, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

South Pole workers recount memories both chilling and humorous

GROSSE POINTE PARK — It’s been almost 20 years since they wintered together at the American McMurdo Station at the South Pole in Antarctica in 2001, but the scientists and crew members from that expedition are bonded to this day.

Published August 27, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley approves energy plan meant to save costs, improve efficiency

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council recently passed its energy plan in hopes of reducing costs and saving energy.

Published August 27, 2019

Advertiser Times

Senators unveil bill to increase support for Great Lakes projects

DETROIT — Both U.S. senators from Michigan, Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, came together on Belle Isle Aug. 22 to formally announce a bill to renew the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and increase its funding.

Published August 26, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Kayaking event highlights Clinton River revitalization

UTICA — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel hosted a kayaking and canoeing event Aug. 21 at Heritage Park in Utica to highlight the progress being made in revitalizing the Clinton River.

Published August 20, 2019

C&G Newspapers

No more raw sewage discharges: Clinton Township fulfills state mandate

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Following a period of nearly 20 years and the spending of approximately $30 million, raw sewage overflows in Clinton Township are hoped to be a thing of the past.

Quinn and Grace Gould, of Rochester Hills, show off a black walnut tree found in Rochester Hills.

Published August 20, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Michiganders invited to enter state’s Big Tree Hunt contest

ROCHESTER HILLS — Families and individuals across the state can head outside to explore the great outdoors as part of the Michigan Big Tree Hunt contest.

Published August 16, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Harmful — but not toxic — algae confirmed in West Bloomfield

OAKLAND COUNTY — As reports come in from across the country of pets dying after ingesting blue-green algae found in lakes, the Oakland County Health Division is reminding residents that the same thing could happen here if we’re not careful.

Published August 13, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling storms cause flooding, outages

STERLING HEIGHTS — Powerful thunderstorms hovered over Sterling Heights and parts of metro Detroit the night of Aug. 12, drenching roads and flooding basements. But Sterling Heights officials said city workers banded together to minimize disruption to residents.