Sterling Heights announced the grand opening of its Community Garden at Nelson Park on May 1, featuring food trucks, a live DJ, giveaways, and activities for all ages.

Dearborn celebrated the opening of its second adaptive playground at Ford Woods Park, reflecting the city’s commitment to inclusivity and expanded green spaces.

Detroit celebrates Earth Day with a display of four million daffodils, showcasing the city's resilience and growth, with plans to increase the number further.

President Trump discussed enhancing measures to block invasive Asian carp from entering Lake Michigan, amidst a bipartisan effort needing federal funding support, while Illinois seeks assurances on project liabilities.

Michigan DNR urges residents to coexist with the growing black bear population, advising against feeding them and securing trash to reduce encounters.

Commissioner Candice S. Miller warns of a major sewage spill from Oakland County into Macomb County's Red Run Drain, urging state intervention for long-term solutions.

A valve failure at a Norton Shores pumping station caused a sewage spill in Muskegon County, leading to a health advisory against contact with Mona Lake and Little Black Creek. Repair efforts are ongoing.

Orion Oaks Dog Park's dock has been permanently closed due to high E. coli levels, with officials seeking community input for future park improvements.

The Detroit Zoo euthanized Rusty, a male Bactrian camel, who had been with them since 2009 and was known for his thick coat and strong build. He leaves behind his mate and offspring.

Milan Park in Detroit has undergone a $700K renovation with new playgrounds and sports fields, funded by the city and various organizations, and now features over 120 planted trees and upcoming sidewalk murals.

An oil sheen appeared on Michigan's Grand River due to transformers knocked over by storms; cleanup is ongoing, with no significant environmental harm expected.

A protected Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake was killed at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, prompting calls for coexistence and education on the species' importance.

Cleanup efforts are in progress after a crude oil spill was discovered on March 27 near a Suncor refinery on the St. Clair River in Ontario, Canada, with no reported impact on drinking water quality.