https://www.wcmu.org/tags/environment-michigan Environment Michigan en-US Copyright Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:43:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/line-5-opponents-raise-concerns-over-report-on-geologic-conditions-for-proposed-tunnel Opponents said they're worried about potentially unsafe conditions, like weak bedrock, high water pressure and dangerous gases beneath the Straits. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:43:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/line-5-opponents-raise-concerns-over-report-on-geologic-conditions-for-proposed-tunnel Vivian La https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-11/grant-provides-habitat-improvements-for-private-landowners-in-the-up The $200,000 budget comes from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The program has provided private landowners with grants for the past 18 years. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:27:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-11/grant-provides-habitat-improvements-for-private-landowners-in-the-up Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/michigan-christmas-tree-outlook-strong-despite-summer-drought While the recent drought really took its toll on many crops, the Michigan Christmas tree outlook is very good. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:29:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/michigan-christmas-tree-outlook-strong-despite-summer-drought Leigh Ann Towne https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-12/legal-win-for-grand-traverse-band-nonprofits-in-elk-rapids-clean-water-case A federal judge agreed with the groups that a local fruit processor is polluting groundwater, a wetland and a creek that connect to Elk Lake. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:06:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-12/legal-win-for-grand-traverse-band-nonprofits-in-elk-rapids-clean-water-case Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-04/arctic-grayling-wiped-out-more-than-a-century-ago-return-to-the-boardman-ottaway-river The release follows years of planning and months spent carefully raising the fish, from which the City of Grayling got its name. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:59:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-04/arctic-grayling-wiped-out-more-than-a-century-ago-return-to-the-boardman-ottaway-river Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-20/cadillac-area-land-conservancy-celebrates-30th-anniversary For the last 30 years, the Cadillac Area Land Conservancy has worked to protect and preserve land across the state of Michigan. The conservancy partners with landowners to preserve their land for future generations. The nonprofit provides landowners with the resources they need to identify the value of their land and protect it. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:25:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-20/cadillac-area-land-conservancy-celebrates-30th-anniversary Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-18/a-change-in-power-part-5-wind-solar-and-batteries-alone-wont-get-michigan-to-net-zero-carbon-emissions Michigan has far to go to meet net zero carbon emissions, but progress is being made. Researchers say we need to look farther ahead and prepare now for the technical challenges that must be overcome. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-18/a-change-in-power-part-5-wind-solar-and-batteries-alone-wont-get-michigan-to-net-zero-carbon-emissions Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-10/environmental-nonprofits-grapple-with-federal-funding-uncertainty One has funding delayed on nearly half its projects. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:41:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-10/environmental-nonprofits-grapple-with-federal-funding-uncertainty Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-03/new-documentary-follows-paddle-boarders-journey-across-lake-ontario Three northwest Michigan men, Kwin Morris, Jeff Guy and Joe Lorenz of Stand Up For Great Lakes, have traversed all five Great Lakes on paddle boards. Lake Ontario proved to be the toughest and filmed every trial along the way in the new film: Crossing Ontario. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-03/new-documentary-follows-paddle-boarders-journey-across-lake-ontario Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-02/retirements-by-water-and-wastewater-plant-operators-are-leading-to-workforce-shortages Baby boomers are part of a "silver tsunami" of retirements sweeping across the nation's drinking water and wastewater systems. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:22:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-02/retirements-by-water-and-wastewater-plant-operators-are-leading-to-workforce-shortages Lester Graham