Michigan Department of Natural Resources

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.

The Insurance Alliance of Michigan and the Michigan United Conservation Clubs have reported a higher-than-average amount of vehicle accidents involving deer in Michigan. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the local details.

The Michigan Senate approved a few of its plans for the state’s next budget Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Senate has voted to get rid of a rulemaking committee within the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Colin Jackson has more.

Deer populations in Michigan are already overpopulated in some areas. Managing the herds and the damage they can cause is difficult. As some in Ann Arbor will attest, a large deer can have a dramatic impact on the health of the overall ecology of the environment and on the pocketbook. WEMU's David Fair talked with Michigan Department of Natural Resources game management specialist, Chad Stewart about the present and future of deer management.

A slew of lawsuits related to the 2020 Edenville Dam disaster will be heard by the Michigan Court of Claims. In a decision released Friday, the Michigan Court of Appeals rejected the state’s motion to dismiss the cases. We have more from Rick Pluta.

After months of interim leadership, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources now has a new director. Colin Jackson has more.

The deer hunting season doesn’t get underway until the fall in Michigan. But the state Department of Natural Resources has already mapped out the new rules for the upcoming deer-hunting season. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.