Environment Michigan

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Tell Amazon: Stop selling bee-killing pesticides Many of America's bees are plummeting toward extinction. Amazon can make a difference by stopping the sale of bee-killing pesticides.

We believe wild forests – including our own Ottawa National Forest – should remain protected from road-building, commercial logging and mining. Join our call to defend the Roadless Rule: https://bit.ly/4xfzztK

BREAKING NEWS: We now have until October 6th to make our voices heard and protect 45 million acres of mature and old growth forest across the country, including 16,000 acres here in Michigan.

But don't wait! Tell the Forest Service to keep the Roadless Rule in place. Visit the link in our bio to submit your public comment and learn more about Michigan's incredible roadless forests. 🌲🌲🌲

We only have until September 21st to defend some of Michigan's last remaining mature and old-growth forests. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and submit your comment. 🌲

Heads up Michiganders - our new report finds that all too often, some of Michigan's and have f***l contamination.

Check out our new report to see if your favorite or has a history of nasty bacteria. And learn what we can do to make sure our waterways stay clean. https://environmentamerica.org/michigan/center/resources/are-michigans-rivers-and-lakes-safe-for-swimming/

"In the Senate, you have 35 Republicans, 35 Democrats,” Coussan said. “In the House, you have 124 Republicans, 124 Democrats. That's almost unheard of in Congress right now."

Bipartisan bill seeks to renew Legacy Restoration Fund for national park repairs NORTHERN MICHIGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A bipartisan effort in Congress aims to restore funding for repairs at America’s National Parks, where deferred maintenance i

16,000 acres of mature and old growth Michigan forests -- and the recreation, wildlife, and ecological benefits they support -- could soon lose critical protections.

This week, the USDA finalized its plans to rescind the Roadless Rule, putting 45 million acres of forestland across the country under threat. Here in Michigan, this includes six Roadless Areas in all three of our national forests, on both peninsulas. From the emerald shores of Government Island to the towering aspens of the Norwich Plains, these forests provide some of the best paddling, hiking, hunting and camping opportunities in the state, while providing critical wildlife habitat and fostering headwater streams that flow into the Great Lakes.

🚨Luckily, there is still time to act. The 30 day public comment period to make your voice heard on the Roadless Rule is open until September 21st. Submit your comment here: https://saveroadlessforests.com/https://saveroadlessforests.com/🚨

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1. Government Island Roadless Area
2. Overlooking Norwich Plains Roadless Area
3. Bear Swamp Roadless Area
4. Cascade Falls above Norwich Plains Roadless Area
5. Bear Swamp Roadless Area
6. Bear Swamp Roadless Area
7. Government Island Roadless Area
8. Fibre Roadless Area
9. Bear Swamp Roadless Area
10. Norwich Plains Roadless Area

To learn more, visit the link in our bio.

St. Clair Shores has tons of lakefront parks, beach access and boat launches along Lake St. Clair. But when heavy rain hits, the area’s sewer system can’t always keep up. The sewage overwhelms the retention basins and the overflow drains straight into the lake. One storm in March 2026 alone sent 14.6 million gallons of overflow into Lake St. Clair.

But, the city found a fix — the Jefferson Relief Sewer project is installing a second, parallel sewer line to give the system the capacity it needs, redirecting flow to treatment instead of the lake. Once complete, it’s projected to cut overflows by 60%.

This is what investment in water infrastructure can look like. St. Clair Shores is one of the ten cities we highlighted in our new report that are taking steps to reduce pollution in the Great Lakes.

We want to hear from YOU!! Do you love Michigan's state parks? Do you care about their long term protection? Then take our survey to help inform our advocacy for Michigan's incredible state parks!🏕🎣

Complete the survey here: https://environmentamerica.org/michigan/center/take-action/michigan-state-parks-survey/