Earth Day cleanups around Michigan & where to volunteer
Michigan hosts several volunteer-led cleanup days near Earth Day. Here’s where to find them.
Apr
2026
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environment
Mar
2026
26
8 fascinating facts about Lake Erie, the most underrated Great Lake
Learn about an oft-overlooked treasure with this roundup of fun facts and figures about our lovely Lake Erie.
Mar
2026
25
That one time in Michigan: When Lake Huron had an extremely rare cyclone
Take a look back at “Huron Hurricane,” one of the most memorable moments in Michigan meteorological history.
Mar
2026
17
The fascinating origin story of Kalamazoo’s name
With a history of settlers dating back over 11,000 years, Kalamazoo and its river have a rich history that may have influenced its name.
Mar
2026
2
That one time in Michigan: When a fire burned the Thumb off the map
One of our state’s most destructive natural disasters struck in 1881. Explore the history of this tragedy, which killed hundreds of Michiganders.
Feb
2026
23
Lawsuit over lead-tainted water in Benton Harbor can proceed, court rules
A state court has sided with Benton Harbor residents who sued over high lead levels in the city's water.
Feb
2026
2
Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?
A new Senate bill would address the regulation, inspection and re-evaluation of septic systems. If passed, Michigan would become the last state with a comprehensive septic code intended to prevent contamination of drinking water.
Dec
2025
8
Public attitudes toward wolves split in the Upper Peninsula
Public attitudes toward wolves are split in the Upper Peninsula, a new study finds, with more than 60% of residents surveyed favoring reducing wolf abundance.
Nov
2025
20
Trump administration extends order keeping Michigan coal online past closure date
The Trump administration has once again extended the life of a Michigan coal-fired power plant that was supposed to close last May as the utility Consumers Energy transitions to cleaner sources of electricity.
Nov
2025
3
Upper Peninsula communities join forces to push back against Big Tech
From Keweenaw to Sault Ste. Marie, communities across the Upper Peninsula are working together as AI data centers and bitcoin mining operations threaten their way of life—and they’re encouraging others to join the fight.
