Environment

Safety at issue in decision to curb the number of unleashed dogs in neighborhoods and parks, writes ELi’s Patty Bonito.

East Lansing voters are likely to see a deer cull question on their August 4 ballots. But City Council could still decide to go against the majority will. ELi’s Chris Gray explains.

An increase in the pump’s capacity, a built-in emergency generator and an improved odor-control system will be operational by October 2020, according to the Department of Public Works.

Work to begin in spring includes three-quarter-mile extension of Northern Tier Trail bike path, and eradication of invasive species. ELi’s Chris Gray reports on this City Council environmental initiative.

Pat and Mary Barrett believed in green energy long before it became popular. ELi's Chris Gray shares their four-decade story of generation and conservation in Chesterfield Hills.

City residents have until Wednesday, Dec. 18, to recycle their old or unused Christmas lights at either the Hannah Community Center or the Public Works recycling center. Chris Hosey reports for ELi.

New regulations are aimed at encouraging applications to install solar panels in East Lansing’s historic districts, to advance the City’s Climate Sustainability Plan. ELi’s Chris Gray reports.

Now seems like a good time to provide some reminders and tips from ELi about snow and ice management for East Lansing residents.

By putting off the matter, the controversial and costly matter was kept out of the public eye while the election played out.

The size of the crop depends on the growing conditions the previous year, and also what happens when the tree flowered in the spring. Local forester Mike Vasievich provides some insight.

Why do bucks rub trees, and what’s the problem for suburban trees? We asked forestry expert and East Lansing resident Mike Vasievich to explain.

When an ELi reader inquired about “minimal markings for the lane reductions” on Grand River Avenue, public transportation officials responded — and took action.

After Thursday's meeting on deer management, ELi's Brad Minor spoke with two members of Council about the issue. What do they and residents have to say about the deer now?

A local peace conference will address military overspending and options for community investment. Tom Oswald brings ELi readers the story.