Lansing, MI - After ice and snow cover melt on Michigan lakes this spring, it may be more likely for people to discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that it is normal, since winter conditions can cause fish and other creatures such as turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish to die.

Lansing, MI - During the period between April 15 and July 15, beetles actively carry spores of fungus from tree to tree, meaning oak trees are at high risk for infection with oak wilt. Oak trees with wounds in their bark are susceptible to the disease, which can weaken white oaks and kill red oaks within a few weeks.

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Animal Welfare Fund grants.

Mt. Clemens, MI - The Macomb County Department of Roads (MCDR) is asking residents to spring into action to help keep the roads and community clean by adopting a county roadway. Registered participants can start cleaning adopted roads April 3 and applications to adopt available roadways is now open.

Lansing, MI - Michiganders have an additional 30 days to provide comment on the re-licensing of above-ground hazardous waste operations at the Republic Industrial and Energy Services (RIES) hazardous waste facility in Romulus following the reopening of the public comment period by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

Clinton Twp., MI - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be investing $22.6 million to resurface M-3 (Gratiot Avenue) between 14 Mile Road and Wellington Crescent in Macomb County.