Tag: Detroit
Green Infrastructure Champions: Project Archive
This project has ended. Archived project materials are available below. Physical barriers prevent water from cycling naturally, resulting in flooding, sewer overflows, and risks to
Great Lakes ice season is underway. What to know about the Coast Guard’s icebreakers
The U.S. Coast Guard has officially launched Operation Taconite, its annual icebreaking operation on the Great Lakes, for the 2024-25 winter season. It is the Coast Guard’s largest domestic icebreaking […]
Michigan’s 103rd Legislature begins in Lansing: here’s what you need to know
The 103rd Michigan Legislature is underway with a handover of authority in the Michigan House to Republicans and a strong signal of how the new majority plans to manage its power.
Detroit River cleanup spotlighted in Michigan’s 2024 Great Lakes report
Michigan’s 2024 State of the Great Lakes report underscores efforts to enhance water quality and ecosystem health in the Detroit River. This includes monitoring toxic PFAS chemicals, phosphorus, and bacteria, […]
Detroit gets more than $300 million from federal government for flood repair and prevention
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the allocation of nearly $12 billion in disaster recovery funds for communities across 24 states.