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Lake Erie and Phosphorous: Déjà vu all Over Again
Ohio lawmakers tried to legislate away the dangerous algae blooms in June of this year, but it appears it was too late. News this week of Toledo’s drinking water woes highlighted what has become an...
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Keeping Invasive Species out of Michigan
photo courtesy of conservationcorridor.org Invasive species are a hot topic, here in Michigan, as well in other states. Invasive species are non-native plants and animals that enter the Michigan...
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Cranberries: Their Potential Impact on the Environment
If you just sat down to a delicious Thanksgiving dinner replete with turkey and some sort of cranberry accompaniment, you might be feeling quite satisfied with your food choices. Cranberries, native to...
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Following the Trail of Wolf Legislation
The state of wolves in America varies by state. Certainly, Michigan has been at the center of the fray with not one, but two ballot initiatives for voters to weigh in on this past November. Wolves have...
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The State of Fracking in Various States
Who controls the regulation of hydraulic fracturing, known informally as “fracking”? This notion is being challenged in Michigan and other locations, too. It appears that state law is preeminent in...
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Environmental Concerns Flow From the Pacific Northwest to Michigan: Brake...
Compare the two brake pads. Copper flecks are visible in the upper one. Photo courtesy of Washington Dept. of Ecology Environmental concerns are rarely local anymore. This is certainly the case as...
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The EPA Clean Water Rule: A Work in Progress
The Environmental Protection Agency has drafted and published the Clean Water Rule. The EPA has already presented it to community stakeholders and held public comment meetings. Now the Rule has been...
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Water and Weed out West: Marijuana’s Impact on the Environment
Marijuana growing is not without its detractors. Some decry the legalization or decriminalization of marijuana, while others are rejoicing that marijuana is now available either medically or...
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Keeping Aquatic Invasive Species out of Michigan
June 28 through July 4th is Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, as declared by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder. Aquatic invasive species are non-native organisms that can quickly reproduce and do...
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Changes to Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued proposed regulations regarding the disposal of drugs which the Agency calls “pharmaceutical hazardous waste.” The EPA has concluded that the...
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