Author: Bridge Michigan
DNR aims for hunting and fishing license fee increases amid expected deficit
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expecting a deficit this year. It primarily funds hunting and fishing related-programs from the sales of hunting and fishing licenses, and it is supportive of an increase in the price of these fees to continue its work.
Stateside: Monday, March 3, 2025
On this edition of Stateside, the story of a laid off federal worker in northern Michigan. Then, the story of the oldest cookbook written by an African American woman from Paw Paw. Additionally, the potentially deadly risk high pollen levels can have to vulnerable populations. Lastly, a new book looking to change the perception of Indigenous people.
NOAA federal firings hit Ann Arbor’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been targeted in the most recent round of federal firings.Of the hundreds of NOAA staff who were fired on Thursday, eight were from the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab in Ann Arbor.
Stateside: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025
First, the funding future for the Department of Natural Resources. Next, a look at snowmobiling in Michigan. Then, a conversation with Michigan’s newest Poet Laureate: Melba Boyd. Plus, a glimpse of an incredibly rare bird.
“Protection of Michigan’s woods and waters starts with you.” DNR urges public involvement during National Invasive Species Awareness week
It’s National Invasive Species Awareness week, and Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources is urging Michiganders to learn more about invasive species prevention.