nature conservancy

When strolling the sidewalks of Ann Arbor's old west side, you may have noticed large square decals inviting you to scan a QR code to learn more about the historic Allen Creek. That waterway now runs underground, but that wasn't always the case. WEMU's John Stockwell decided to dig a little deeper, to uncover the story of Allen Creek.

Community members in Lodi Township and local officials are citing environmental concerns about sewage treatment plants being proposed for the area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Between 1995 and 2023, the City of Ann Arbor’s Natural Area Preservation (NAP) division coordinated a continuous butterfly monitoring program using trained community science volunteers. Ludovico Behrendt is an environmental data specialist with NAP and conducted a retrospective analysis of this nearly 30-year dataset. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the findings on the health of butterflies in the area and what it says about the health of the local environment.

A reversal in a federal funding initiative could end an effort to preserve another 4,000 acres of land in southeast Michigan. $24.6 million had been granted to the Legacy Land Conservancy and its partners for preservation of farmland, forests, wetland and waterways in our region, including Washtenaw County. But the Trump Administration has rescinded that grant. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak weigh the real and potential impacts with Legacy Land Conservancy executive director, Diana Kern.

Opponents of the Ann Arbor’s Draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) are defending the memo they released this week that was trashed by local officials. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The group opposing Ann Arbor’s draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan is being accused of passing out false information regarding the future of the city’s parks. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The business of storing carbon emissions underground could get a boost under bills planned for the Michigan Legislature. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ann Arbor School Board held a workshop Tuesday night to hear about dueling proposed plans to build a new Thurston Elementary School. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The greenway along the Saline River is going to expand, and about 45 acres of property will preserved in perpetuity. The Washtenaw County Department of Parks and Recreation purchased the land from the Grossman Family, and it aims to improve the environment and add recreational opportunity. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Parks and Recreation Stewardship Planner Allison Krueger about the project.

The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Department has announced the purchase of 45 acres of land along the Saline River for preservation. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.