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A view of the tree canopy in Palmer Park's Witherell Woods, the largest old-growth forest in the Tri-County area.
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The Metro: How resilient is Detroit’s tree canopy in the face of climate change?

David Leins, The Metro July 9, 2025

Climate change is affecting the trees in metro Detroit. The Eastern U.S. experienced an oppressive heat wave recently. There were...

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Visitors to northern Michigan trails over Fourth of July weekend should expect some closures in the area due to continued ice storm recovery efforts.
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State lands ready for visitors after ice storm recovery, but DNR urges caution

Natalie Albrecht, Amanda LeClaire July 3, 2025

In late March, a severe ice storm struck the northern part of Michigan. Tree branches and limbs, weighed down by...

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An ice storm caused some tree tops to break off like those pictured above in Pigeon River Country State Forest. Some trees crashed down and many limbs broke off. For three months, state officials have been scrambling to open campgrounds and clear roads. Some hiking and ORV trails are still closed.
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Ice storm-damaged forests affecting Fourth of July hiking, ORV trails; campgrounds open

Lester Graham July 3, 2025

Many people head north to Michigan state parks and state forests for camping and hiking during the Fourth of July...

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Enbridge seeks to build a tunnel around a replacement section of the Line 5 pipeline that runs through the Straights of Mackinac.
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SCOTUS to consider Line 5 lawsuit jurisdiction case

Colin Jackson July 1, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court could decide if a case involving the Line 5 oil pipeline stays in Michigan court or...

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The Metro: How are landfill sites chosen in Michigan?

The Metro, Cary Junior II, Lauren Myers June 30, 2025

Last fiscal year, more than 24 million tons of solid waste was disposed of in Michigan's landfills — an increase...

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A car is stuck in a flooded street in the Ecorse Creek watershed in Dearborn Heights.
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The Metro: State awards Friends of the Detroit River grant to mitigate Ecorse Creek flooding

David Leins, The Metro, Robyn Vincent June 23, 2025

There are some areas in metro Detroit that experience significant flooding almost every time the region gets heavy rains. One...

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A photo of the Detroit skyline on June 7, 2023.
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The Metro: Canadian wildfire smoke is clouding Michigan skies. An expert shares how to stay safe

The Metro, Robyn Vincent June 11, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The skies over Southeast Michigan...

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Detroit Evening Report: Travel ban rollout

Nargis Rahman June 9, 2025

Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.New travel ban takes effectPresident Trump’s latest travel ban targeting...

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This black willow, submitted by Josh Stoltz, was awarded largest tree in Benzie County during the 2022 Big Tree Hunt.
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Nonprofit holds contest to find biggest trees in Michigan

Natalie Albrecht, Amanda LeClaire June 9, 2025

The two-year search is almost over for participants of the Big Tree Hunt. The contest, held by environmental nonprofit ReLeaf, challenges...

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A smoky haze settled over Traverse City, as seen from the top of Copper Ridge Drive on June 26, 2023. Smoke caused poor air quality and hampered visibility across northern Michigan.
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Smoke expected to lift in northern Michigan, but more could be on the way

Izzy Ross June 6, 2025

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.Canadian wildfire smoke that blew...

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Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn receives ‘Tree City USA’ status for 38th year

Nargis Rahman June 5, 2025

The Arbor Day Foundation has renewed Dearborn's "Tree City USA" status for its efforts to maintain a healthy tree canopy. ...

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Enbridge Energy Line 5 pumping facility near Mackinaw City, Mich.
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The Metro: Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel proposal might cause more harm than good, expert says

The Metro, Robyn Vincent June 4, 2025

Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has been fueling debate for decades.  It carries millions of gallons of crude oil and natural...

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