wildlife

The Michigan Department of Transportation intends to build fencing along the Amtrak railroad tracks passing through Ann Arbor along the Huron River Corridor. MDOT says it will protect pedestrians and wildlife, but city residents are unhappy, contending it will cut off parts of the Border-to-Border Trail and adversely impact deer and other wildlife. Ann Arbor City Council has passed a resolution opposing the MDOT plans. 5th Ward councilperson Erica Briggs joined WEMU's David Fair with the latest news and a look at what happens next.

A number of wild animals have been added to the Department of Natural Resources’ lethal control list. This means Michiganders can kill or trap these animals without a permit. WEMU’s Josh Hakala explains.

The Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center is diving deep into research in an effort to better understand how toxic chemicals interact and spread through the environment, our wildlife and, ultimately, humans. The center’s senior scientist, Dr. Gillian Zaharias Miller, joined WEMU’s David Fair to share the details of current and future research in the ongoing quest for solutions.

When it comes to our environment and natural resources, it's important to know how your tax dollars are being spent. Every five years, the Washtenaw…

Balloons are typically associated with any celebration, whether it's birthdays, weddings, and so forth. Yet, releasing balloons into the air can have…

The Huron River is one of the area’s greatest natural resources. A new study shows it also provides an economic boon to the region. Find out how and what…