Environment

For our continuing series of Little Local Joys during the stay-at-home order, ELi's Ann Kammerer reports on what one East Lansing resident is seeing outside his new home office.

There are plenty of outdoor paths and exercise opportunities to explore in East Lansing, Meridian Township and throughout the tri-county area — while still practicing social distancing. ELi’s Chris Gray brings us this tour.

What’s it like being an international student at MSU during the rapid changes caused by the pandemic? ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott spoke with Ramya Swayamprakash and Liao Zhang to find out.

The second phase of the renewable energy project involves planting native perennial grasses and flowers. This should reduce maintenance and benefit pollinators. ELi’s Patty Bonito provides an update.

Four miles of new trails eventually will be available to walkers, runners and bicyclists. ELi’s Chris Gray shares the updated plan.

An update from ELi leadership on how we plan to cover all facets of East Lansing news during this unprecedented public health crisis.

The MSU Pavilion will be abuzz with anticipation as outdoor adventurers gather for their annual event. Sydney Garnet Mullett reports for ELi.

East Lansing is home to a large international population, so how might our community be impacted by travel bans and other effects of the novel coronavirus COV-19?

The City of East Lansing is looking to update its plans for non-motorized transportation. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott explains.

Who comes out for environmental stewardship days in East Lansing, and what do they do? ELi’s Chris Gray embedded at Henry Fine Park on a recent snowy Saturday to bring us this report.

Sarah Zarka of East Lansing's Wild Birds Unlimited is encouraging people to participate in a national citizen-science project this weekend. ELi's Emily Joan Elliott  spoke with her about the Great Backyard Bird Count.

East Lansing’s City Council voted 3-2 last night to authorize the City Manager to institute a cull of deer by professional sharpshooters. ELi’s Chris Gray brings the story.

East Lansing students will try just about anything to get their superintendent to call a snow day. ELi’s Alice Dreger has the details.

ELi’s Chris Gray outlines what to expect March 10 on your East Lansing ballot. You’ll see more than the presidential primaries!

ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott spoke with East Lansing’s deputy police chief and an MSU epidemiologist to help you prepare, in case you’re stuck at home.