Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The volunteers working to turn the old Federal Screw Works in Chelsea into a city park are getting more help from the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

When the trees start changing colors, it’s a time of year where we create time to stop and take in the beauty of nature. It’s also a time where we can provide the care to the trees to ensure their health in the seasons to come. There are a number of diseases here and more creeping in that pose a threat to our trees. WEMU's David Fair discussed the challenges and what to do about it with Washtenaw County Conservation District community forester, Matt DeJonge.

A trendy species of mushroom could be a new threat to Michigan’s forests. Colin Jackson has more.

The Republican-led Michigan House Oversight Committee approved a slew of legislative subpoenas Tuesday directed at state departments, including the Attorney General’s office. Rick Pluta reports.

The City of Ypsilanti has received nearly $150,000 in state funding to help support its urban forestry projects for the coming year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The local community has been raising concerns over the City of Ann Arbor and the Washtenaw County Water Resources Office's choice to exterminate beavers in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

The City of Ypsilanti has been awarded almost $144,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to improve and protect its tree canopy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reporting a deer in Washtenaw County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A coalition of Michigan House Democrats concerned about the spread of avian influenza is hoping to pass several resolutions to address the issue. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources avian influenza, or bird flu, is steadily rising amongst the local waterfowl population. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more details.