A 440-acre section of Sibley Prairie in Brownstown Township was listed for auction, putting the rare plants found there at risk of development. Now, environmental groups are working with the owner to buy and preserve the land. But they need to raise millions of dollars to complete the deal.
Laura Herberg
Laura Herberg covers outdoor recreation, wildlife and the natural environment for Bridge Michigan as the Outdoors Life reporter on the environmental team. She came to Bridge from Outlier Media and built her career at WDET, where she produced talk shows, anchored the news and hosted podcasts. Named the Michigan Associated Press Best Reporter for Radio Broadcasting four times, Laura holds a master's degree in urban planning from Wayne State University.
A Pacific Northwest native who has also lived in West Virginia and Scotland, Laura has called Detroit home since 2010.
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US plans to clear-cut in Michigan forest. Some fear for endangered species
The US Forest Service is proposing a project in the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that would involve logging, gravel mining expansion and forest restoration efforts.
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Want to see what a ski jumper sees? Michigan project would make it easier
A new elevator at the Pine Mountain Ski Jump would make it easier for tourists to reach the top of the jump and take in the views. But organizers need about $1 million to finish it up.
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Animal rights group sues Michigan over coyote killing seasons
Humane World for Animals says the Michigan Natural Resources Commission’s vote to allow year-round coyote killing is not based on science.
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Snowmobile race coming to the Soo. Meet the Michigan ‘troll’ in charge
Ric Federau is the longest serving chair of the International 500 snowmobile race in Sault Ste. Marie, but he’s from south of the Mackinac Bridge.
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Michigan sees record cougar reports in 2025
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirmed 31 cougar observations in 2025 and the number is expected to go up. That doesn’t necessarily mean there are more cougars in the state, but at least one family is established here.
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Armadillos in Michigan? Officials aren’t sure but mull killing season
In a recent meeting, state wildlife regulators said armadillos are in Michigan, but some officials say they don’t think the animals are established here — yet.
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Michigan approves electronic kill tags for hunters. How will they work?
Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission voted Wednesday to give hunters the option to use electronic kill tags. Here’s what you need to know.
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It just got easier to kill coyotes in Michigan year-round
A new coyote “management season” extends the time coyotes can be killed in Michigan to the entire calendar year.
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A wintry winter is boosting cold-weather recreation in Michigan
Heavy snow and cool temperatures across the state in the last few months means winter sports in Michigan are thriving, despite some warm spells.