Wildfires https://www.wcmu.org/tags/wildfires Wildfires en-US Copyright Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:19:11 GMT Trump administration plans closure of 4 Michigan forestry research centers https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-07/trump-administration-plans-closure-of-4-michigan-forestry-research-centers The Trump administration will close four Michigan research facilities amid broader consolidation at the U.S. Forest Service. Critics called the move ‘very disappointing’ and a blow to Michigan’s millions of acres of forests. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:19:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-07/trump-administration-plans-closure-of-4-michigan-forestry-research-centers Kelly House, Bridge Michigan Federal wildfire policy sparks debate: timber or trees? https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-11/federal-wildfire-policy-sparks-debate-timber-or-trees The Trump administration’s forest policy initiatives are being promoted as a way to reduce wildfire risks, but some critics say they put too much focus on economics and not enough on the environment. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-11/federal-wildfire-policy-sparks-debate-timber-or-trees Samantha Ku UPDATE: Michigan DNR says Houghton Lake wildfire 95% contained https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-06/michigan-dnr-fighting-95-acre-wildfire-near-houghton-lake Officials hope to have it fully contained by late Tuesday evening. However, dry weekend conditions will raise fire risks. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:37:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-06/michigan-dnr-fighting-95-acre-wildfire-near-houghton-lake Brianna Edgar, Alvin (AJ) Jones Smoke-filled summers likely to become the new norm in Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/smoke-filled-summers-likely-to-become-the-new-norm-in-michigan Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to impact Michigan's summer air quality going forward, according to climatologist. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:36:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/smoke-filled-summers-likely-to-become-the-new-norm-in-michigan Clara Lincolnhol Smoke expected to lift in northern Michigan, but more could be on the way https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-05/smoke-expected-to-lift-in-northern-michigan-but-more-could-be-on-the-way This is the latest in a series of intense wildfire seasons in Canada — and smoky springs and summers in the Midwest. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:22:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-05/smoke-expected-to-lift-in-northern-michigan-but-more-could-be-on-the-way Izzy Ross | IPR Huron-Manistee National Forests use prescribed fire to restore land https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-05/huron-manistee-national-forests-use-prescribed-fire-to-restore-land The Forest Service has been using prescribed fire throughout the forest to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires and the encourage the reproduction of native fire-dependent plant species. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 17:40:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-05/huron-manistee-national-forests-use-prescribed-fire-to-restore-land Draya Raby Some conservation clubs, state NRC clash over coyote management https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-03/some-conservation-clubs-state-nrc-clash-over-coyote-management The Michigan Natural Resources Commission brought back a three-month “quiet period," forbidding hunters from targeting coyotes. Some conservation groups say they'll sue. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:18:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-03/some-conservation-clubs-state-nrc-clash-over-coyote-management Michael Livingston National parks and wildlife refuges facing cuts in compromise budget in Washington https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-11/national-parks-and-wildlife-refuges-facing-cuts-in-compromise-budget-in-washington Sleeping Bear Dunes, Pictured Rocks, the Seney National Wildlife Refuge, and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge are expected to be hit by budget cuts. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:09:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-11/national-parks-and-wildlife-refuges-facing-cuts-in-compromise-budget-in-washington Lester Graham Michigan using some ARPA money to conserve wetlands to help reduce cyanobacterial blooms https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-16/michigan-using-some-arpa-money-to-conserve-wetlands-to-help-reduce-cyanobacterial-blooms The State of Michigan is using $3.65 million to establish or restore wetland areas. Ducks Unlimited is administering the program. A request for proposals has been issued. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:49:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-16/michigan-using-some-arpa-money-to-conserve-wetlands-to-help-reduce-cyanobacterial-blooms Lester Graham Northern Michigan remains at very high to extreme risk of wildfires, says DNR https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-05/northern-michigan-remains-at-very-high-to-extreme-risk-of-wildfires-says-dnr Officials at the Department of Natural Resources say northern Michigan is at an elevated risk for the spread of wildfires for the next several days. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:55:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-05/northern-michigan-remains-at-very-high-to-extreme-risk-of-wildfires-says-dnr Rick Brewer