Tag: Michigan Environment Watch
Invasive sea lamprey declining as control efforts in the Great Lakes resume
Sea lamprey are an invasive species that feed on the blood and bodily fluids of fish. Their numbers in the Great Lakes rose during the COVID-19 pandemic but have dropped to pre-pandemic levels, according to a report….
Is Michigan’s aging water infrastructure ready for data center boom?
Much of the countryâs water infrastructure was built 40 to 50 years ago and is showing its age. Michigan is no exception. …
Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites
The state is pouring $77 million into clean-up of contaminated abandoned real estate such as former factories. The director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says the goal is to make the cleaned-up sites safe for housing, commercial developments and other uses….
Michigan lost billions in climate-related investments in Trumpâs first year
As the Trump administration deemphasizes green energy and embraces fossil fuels, Michigan has seen more than $500 million in canceled federal climate grants while investment in EV battery plants and other green manufacturing has tanked….
5 Michigan environment stories to watch in 2026
From data centers to nuclear plants, Michigan will see some big energy-related decisions next year that could shape the stateâs environment for decades to come….