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.

Laketown Township officials are closing a dangerous beach staircase and planning its replacement, while the beach remains accessible via an alternate route.

John Ball Zoo opens for its 134th season, introducing new animals including lions and a warthog, with plans for a pollinator exhibit and African expansion.

The Detroit Zoo welcomed a 22-year-old polar bear named Haley from the Memphis Zoo to promote genetic diversity and sustainability among captive polar bear populations.

John Ball Zoo opens for its 134th season with new attractions like warthogs and lions, exciting events, and plans for future expansions as part of their 2025 Master Plan.

Michigan DNR is set to collect walleye eggs from the Muskegon River near Croton Dam using electrofishing, aiming for 26 million eggs, potentially impacting local fishing.