Blog categorized as Environment

DNR Taking Closer Look At Future Of Northern Michigan Dam

05/16/23 10:21 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Friday it plans to take another look at the future of a hazardous northern Michigan dam that environmental officials say is too dangerous to keep up

DNR Director Makes Skunks, Squirrels Nuisance Animals In Face Of Protest

05/12/23 01:56 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

Animal rights activists packed the Natural Resource Commission meeting Thursday to speak out against adding nine animals to the nuisance list, which would allow killing and trapping them in certain situations without a permit.

Shink Tries Repealing Nearly 7-Year-Old State Preemption Of Local Plastic Bag Bans

04/03/23 05:23 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

Sen. Sue Shink (D-Ann Arbor) is aiming to revoke a nearly 7-year-old ban in Michigan prohibiting local governments from adopting ordinances that outlawed plastic bags and other disposable containers.

Piece Of Mackinac Bridge Found Home In South Pole For Holidays

12/28/22 10:15 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

Since the Mackinac Bridge Authority began replacing the bridge’s original deck grating and selling the historic pieces along the way, one piece has made it all the way to the South Pole for the holiday season.