The Environment Report - Delta College Public Radio Podcast
1) Solar Lab, Dinosaur Fish, Channel Reef
Michigan State University is studying the benefits of solar panels on farmland, a new documentary follows baby sturgeon released into the Saginaw River system, and a newly constructed reef in the Sagi...Show More
2) Climate Migration, the Fall Situation, Bay City Restoration
Climate change could be driving people to move to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Fall colors are peaking in some areas of Michigan and growing in others. And Bay City has been added to an international I...Show More
3) Science Boost, Wetland Cuts, Renewable Growth
A grant is aimed at ensuring "that fact-based science is shaping decisions that protect the Great Lakes." Wetlands will see some protections in the new state budget. And renewable energy and distribut...Show More
4) Bay City on Great Lakes Cruise List, Lake Huron Slated for Flooding Study
Bay City is a featured port on a Great Lakes cruise marketing program and Michigan is planning a Lake Huron flooding resilience study. For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/ Support this podcast...Show More
5) Fall Color Forecast, Climate Change ‘Grue Jay,’ E. Coli Mapper
Fall colors are showing up across Michigan. A rare bird is among the first examples of a climate change species. Beach season is over, but E. coli bacteria is still a concern. For more, visit: https:...Show More
6) PEAS 50, Karn Solar, Muskrat Lodges
Happy anniversary to the Pollution Emergency Alerting System, aka PEAS. Hampton Township is among eight communities sharing almost $2 million in awards to support renewable energy projects. It turns o...Show More
7) Reporting Mushrooms, Releasing Baby Sturgeon
Exotic mushrooms are invading Michigan and pushing out native fungi, more baby lake sturgeon will soon be swimming in the Saginaw River system, and the clock is ticking on federal clean energy tax cre...Show More
8) Needed: Stream Sampling Volunteers and Lots More EV Charging Stations
Volunteers are needed for a stream sampling event that uses tiny animals to assess water quality in the Cedar River. Wednesday, Aug. 27, was officially the first-ever World Lake Day, as declared by th...Show More
9) Coastal Cleanup, Massive Carp, Wildfire Alerts
At least 30 beach cleanups are planned in Michigan next month. A 57-pound invasive carp was found in Lake Huron. This summer is shaping up to rival 2023 for air quality alerts in Michigan. For more, ...Show More
10) Big Batteries, Fish Stocking and Carp Baiting
Big batteries are going in at Consumers Energy sites in Hampton and Oscoda townships. Close to 19 million fish have been stocked to rivers and lakes in Michigan this year. Federal scientists are testi...Show More