Environment

After a series of snow storms and historic floods earlier this year, northern Michigan has seen the wettest winter and spring on record.

Dominant plant species in Michigan are changing as the climate becomes more suitable for warm-loving plants. That could let some invasive species move north.

The "farmer-led movement" aims to shape the agricultural landscape by strengthening soils and building community.

The Alpena High School Underwater Research Robotics team will be heading to Canada for the MATE worlds championship at the end of June.

Meridian Township, east of Lansing, adopted a data center moratorium. Just a day earlier, Lowell Township, outside Grand Rapids, rejected one.

Line 5 fans and foes have been fighting for years over the best way to reduce oil spill risks from the lake bottom pipeline, with some supporting the tunnel and others calling for a pipeline shutdown

The latest forest health highlights report published by Michigan's Department of Natural Resources states the forests are in overall good health.

Researchers found that tree canopies do improve health, but benefits vary based on socioeconomic factors such as income.

A new study of Christmas tree growers in Michigan and Oregon finds natural methods promote tree growth better than newer chemical efforts.

Up to 10 million birds could fly over Michigan this week as peak spring migration brings many feathered friends back for the season.