The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has updated its fishing regulations for this season. Here is everything you need to know about the new regulations, which went into effect Monday.
Rural Michigan
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
For Michigan farmers, danger is another part of the job
In 2021, agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting accounted for 16% of the state’s workplace fatalities by industry, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Solar Eclipse 2024: The only Michigan town that is in the path of totality
A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8 and officials in Monroe County are working together to prepare for the mass of people traveling south to Luna Pier or Toledo to see it.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Bill would give Michigan residents dibs on campsite reservations at state parks
A state representative has introduced a bill that would allow Michigan residents to reserve campsites at state parks up to two weeks before the inventory is opened to non-residents.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan shortens coyote hunting season, irking some hunters
State regulators have shortened Michigan’s coyote hunting season from year-round to nine months, hoping to avoid killing parents while their pups are in the den. Not everyone likes the change.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
In drug-ravaged northern Michigan, there’s money for help. But few counselors
Michigan is receiving $1.5 billion from an opioid settlement. Up North, experts worry that housing and worker shortages will make it hard to put the money to good use and help users.
Posted inMichigan Government
Northern Michigan, after years of struggle, is gaining residents again
The growth is small but conclusive: Northern Michigan areas like Crawford County, whose population had declined since 2000, gaining residents. West Michigan leads the pack, while metro Detroit is hit hard.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Lunch Break to discuss Michigan’s warming winters
Environment reporter Kelly House will be joined by experts on March 28 for a virtual discussion on how climate change is impacting Michigan’s environment and culture.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Lake Superior warming fast; push is on to cut energy at Pictured Rocks, parks
National Park Service wants to wean off fossil fuels. That means switching to electric mowers at Pictured Rocks, solar at Keweenaw National Historical Park and discontinuing diesel generators on Isle Royale.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Pharmacy benefits help rural Michiganders save money on health care
If Michigan is truly interested in lowering health care costs, lawmakers need to protect pharmacy benefits and pharmacy benefit managers.