Tag: Toledo
Tree cover is rising in most metro areas, but not all
A map of urban tree cover was published by the Washington Post. Michigan metro areas vary in tree cover, ranging from 26% to 48%. Tree cover in urban areas is important because it reduces the heat island effect.
Metroparks Toledo seeks an early reset for its operations levy
Editor’s note: An earlier inaccuracy has been corrected in this version.
Great Lakes research at risk as Trump administration proposes major cuts to NOAA
One of many institutes at risk is the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research based at the University of Michigan. It’s partly funded by NOAA to research invasive species, extreme weather, and toxic cyanobacterial blooms.
Wildwood's 50th anniversary recognized at Metroparks board meeting
Metroparks Toledo commissioners led off their monthly meeting Wednesday with a look back at how its most-visited park became part of the district in 1975.
Environmental advocates oppose Ohio House plan to cut clean water program nearly 45%
Ohio House lawmakers voted this month to make steep cuts to the statewide water quality program, H2Ohio, which was formed after toxins left Toledo temporarily without safe drinking water. Read […]