Environment

Published July 30, 2019

Refuse authority budget reflects pension system payment

GROSSE POINTE PARK — An unexpected — and slight — underfunding in the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority pension seems to be the only fiscal hiccup from the 2018-19 fiscal year.

Published July 29, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Special committee raises awareness about invasive species

WEST BLOOMFIELD — With abundant greenery and plentiful lakes, Oakland County has much to protect from invasive species — non-native organisms that can shatter fragile ecosystems by outcompeting indigenous species and spreading out of control.

Roseville received word from the state that it will not be reimbursing the city for its efforts to help residents with flooding that occurred July 6.

Published July 26, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

State denies emergency request following Roseville flooding

ROSEVILLE — Heavy rain pounded the Roseville area July 6, leaving many residents with flood damage, particularly to basements. The city said that although it will continue to aid residents who need assistance after the event, the state of Michigan will not be stepping in to reimburse Roseville for its efforts.

Published July 23, 2019

Madison - Park News

Water resources commissioner warns of aging infrastructure

HAZEL PARK — During a presentation at the Hazel Park District Library July 8 and July 11, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash spoke about how clean drinking water is supplied and delivered, and how his office handles sewage and stormwater runoff.

Published July 21, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Thousands without power after storms

According to a statement on the DTE Energy website, approximately 390,000 metro Detroit residents are without power as a result of two waves of severe weather that struck the region July 19 and 20.

At its meeting June 10, the Harper Woods City Council voted to not renew the city’s contract with Green For Life Environmental for recyclable collection services due to rising costs.

Published July 12, 2019

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods ends recycling service with GFL

HARPER WOODS — The city of Harper Woods voted against renewing a contract with Green For Life Environmental to continue to provide recyclable collection services for the city.

Quality control employees sort through refuse on the mixed paper conveyor belt at the Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County in Southfield, looking for nonrecyclable materials.

Published July 1, 2019

Southfield Sun

Recycling authority enables Alexa recycling directory skill

SOUTHFIELD — The Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County recently released a new way to make recycling easier through an Alexa skill.

Published July 1, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Ferndale approves LED light conversion for all DTE-owned streetlights

FERNDALE — With a hope to save hundreds of thousands of dollars and improve its carbon footprint, the Ferndale City Council approved a proposal to convert all DTE Energy-owned streetlights in the city to LED.

Roseville Community Schools will be receiving two fully electric Jouley buses in 2020, similar to the one pictured, thanks to a grant from the state of Michigan and help from DTE Energy.

Published June 27, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville schools secures grant for electric buses

ROSEVILLE — Roseville Community Schools is going electric with its decision to add two new electric buses to its fleet.

Published June 10, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County celebrates its ‘great’ lake

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Macomb County has close to 32 miles of coastline along Lake St. Clair.

Published June 10, 2019

C&G Newspapers

One Water hits the road to promote improved infrastructure

OAKLAND COUNTY — Each time we pour a glass of water from our tap or run our toothbrush underneath or even fill up the kiddie pool, all we see is something clear and refreshing. But beneath the spigot, Michigan’s water infrastructure is crumbling and the inland lakes we enjoy are being polluted — that’s the part we as consumers don’t often see.

Published June 10, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Installation of natural gas pipeline progresses in Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Progress is being made on the 7.5 miles of natural gas pipeline that is being installed along the ITC corridor, where power lines run through Shelby Township.

Published May 31, 2019

Madison - Park News

Environmental Citizens Committee plans new projects for Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Environmental Citizens Committee, or ECC, originally formed in 1989, but had been inactive for many years. That all changed last year when it was revived, and since then the ECC has held six quarterly meetings, the most recent of which took place May 20 at Madison Heights City Hall. The next one is planned for September.

Published May 22, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Local water levels stable despite Great Lakes stats

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Despite high water levels throughout the state, local bodies of water are stable, officials said.

Published May 21, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City hopes to keep homes out of flood plain

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City officials are hoping to keep some homeowners from being forced to purchase flood insurance that officials say they don’t actually need.

Published May 14, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Michigan leads nation in PFAS contamination sites

METRO DETROIT — The environmental crisis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, may be even worse than originally thought, according to a new study from the Environmental Working Group.

Published May 14, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Park cleanup removes invasive buckthorn

BEVERLY HILLS — Volunteers battled mud and cloudy skies to clear invasive plants May 11 in Beverly Park. “We are getting rid of buckthorn,” Beverly Hills Village Councilwoman Rachel Hrydziuszko said. “We want it cleaned up for the Memorial Day parade and for new tree plantings.”

Volunteers will clean up sites along the shores of Lake St. Clair, like Veterans Memorial Park beach, shown here, during the 24th annual Nautical Coast Cleanup May 19.

Published May 10, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

High water levels makes Nautical Coast Cleanup a priority

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Sandbags aren’t the only things lining the shores of Lake St. Clair this spring.

Published May 9, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Two local schools earn Michigan Green Schools rankings

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In our corner of the cosmos, Earth is a miracle of sorts: a perfect storm of factors that allow life to cling to this bright blue marble spinning through space.

Published May 8, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Snares to Wares Initiative to showcase exhibition at Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — From May 8 to March 2020, the “Snares to Wares Initiative: Capacity for Change” exhibition will be on display in the Detroit Zoo’s Wildlife Interpretive Gallery.