The growth is small but conclusive: Northern Michigan areas like Crawford County, whose population had declined since 2000, gaining residents. West Michigan leads the pack, while metro Detroit is hit hard.
Environment reporter Kelly House will be joined by experts on March 28 for a virtual discussion on how climate change is impacting Michigan’s environment and culture.
National Park Service wants to wean off fossil fuels. That means switching to electric mowers at Pictured Rocks, solar at Keweenaw National Historical Park and discontinuing diesel generators on Isle Royale.
Winter is changing in Michigan and may vanish in decades to come because of climate change. Bridge Michigan asked readers how they feel: Some see a wake-up call; others are relieved.
Before 2012, the black bear population was declining so the DNR began to limit the number of bear licenses it issued. A decade later, the population had grown 25% to over 12,000.
Lost winters like 2024 may soon be the norm. That threatens so much of what makes Michigan unique, from ice fishing and snowmobiling to cross-country skiing and just traipsing in the snow.
A staple for centuries and ‘synonymous with northern Michigan,’ the fish are struggling to reproduce in the Great Lakes. So scientists hope to convince the whitefish to spawn in rivers, away from threats.
Unseasonably sunny skies and warm temperatures could be a problem for fruit farmers and their fruit trees, which require cold temperatures to stay dormant.
The DNR is rebuilding the Father Marquette National Memorial in St. Ignace. The exhibits, art work and signage will focus on the area’s rich Native American culture and history.
My adult son with autism needs full-time care but must live across the state because the U.P. lacks enough direct care workers. Michigan must pay these workers enough money to keep them in these critical jobs.
Copper demand is surging as electric battery production increases, but Michigan economic officials suspended a vote on the Highland Copper Co. mine amid questions about the project’s financing.
Deer harvests have significantly declined in Michigan, and officials attribute the downward trend to the lack of licensed hunters. The Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters to join a focus group to address the challenges of a changing deer population.
My transition from military to civilian life was challenging. Skiing, biking and climbing helped with my PTSD. Please support a bill in Congress that provides veterans like me greater access to outdoor recreation.
