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Earth Day 2023 will be observed on April 22nd, around the world and right here in our community. WEMU's David Fair took some time to gather reflections on where we've come and where we're headed in his conversation with Washtenaw County water resources commissioner, Evan Pratt.

The Gelman Sciences 1,4 dioxane plume continues to spread and threaten the health of groundwater in Scio Township and Ann Arbor. Recent reports indicate there is now a potential threat of exposure through wet basements. With spring and the usual basement flooding that occurs in portions of the area, it is a cause for concern. University of Michigan toxicologist and environmental professor, Dr. Rita Loch-Caruso, is a co-author of a study identifying the problems. She joined WEMU's David Fair with the latest information.

Work on a new stormwater management project in southeast Ann Arbor is nearing completion. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is launching four new disaster recovery centers in Michigan to help address requests for assistance related to the…

Washtenaw and Wayne Counties were devastated by heavy rains and flooding during late June storms. FEMA and the federal Small Business Administration are…

Recent heavy rainfall brought significant flood damage to many southeast Michigan communities, including Washtenaw County. The Washtenaw County Board of…

The wildfires along the United States West Coast continue to devastate homes and the surrounding environment. Many environmental experts consider this…

Climate change has brought more frequent incidents of heavy rains and flooding. Old and poorly maintained infrastructure is at risk as water levels rise,…

It's been forecast that this spring will be quite wet. That could bring flooding to portions of Washtenaw County. Washtenaw County Water Resources…

Climate change affects more than just the weather. It can lead to numerous other problems, such as excessive flooding. In this week's "Issues of the…