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Thinking about spring planting?  If you live in a city environment where soils may have been disturbed by construction, compacted, depleted of important nutrients, or contaminated …

On average, there are 25 million lightning flashes in the United States each year, which cause an average of 66 deaths and at least 300 …

Spring is a great time to inspect your sprinkler system because it gives you a chance to fix any problems before peak watering season begins.  Keeping …

Wood ducks are actively looking for nesting sites in wooded wetland areas across the Northeast. Unlike the more familiar mallards or domestic ducks, wood ducks lay …

A poll conducted by the American Red Cross in 2006 indicated that four out of ten (40 percent) families were using an alternative form of heat …

The first Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska on April 10, 1872, when J. Sterling Morton, an agriculturalist, civic leader, and former newspaper editor, urged Nebraska …

Did you know that there are about 100 pounds of household hazardous wastes (HHW - oil, antifreeze, paints, pesticides, fertilizers, and other products) in the …

Late winter is a great time of year to start thinking about spring gardening.  Taking the time to plan new plantings and backyard changes now can help you …

Yard and garden equipment - lawn mowers, snow blowers, leaf blowers, and other power tools - can produce big emissions.  Many small gas-powered engines generate …

When rain falls on natural areas, it slowly soaks into the ground where it recharges groundwater supplies that eventually feed some rivers and streams.  In …

You’ve programmed the thermostat, turned down the temperature, and put on a sweater to save energy and money on heating.  But are you still looking …

Did you know that typical thunderstorm lasts about 20 to 30 minutes and has a diameter of fifteen miles?  Severe thunderstorms can be accompanied by …

Keeping sidewalks and driveways slip-free can be challenging during a storm, and it may be hard to know which products to choose for effective deicing with …

Home heating throughout the winter months can dry out indoor air, and just as humans may feel the effects of low humidity through itchy or dry …

Did you know that in some areas of the country, wood burning can account for up to 80 percent of air pollution in residential areas …

Each year, less than 20 percent of unwanted cell phones are recycled, despite the fact that cell-phone recycling has big environmental benefits.  When you recycle your …

Water levels are high behind the ice jams on the Grand River, meaning that flooding is possible, especially around low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage.  …

Violent tornadoes comprise only two percent of all tornadoes, but are responsible for about 70 percent of tornado-related deaths.  Once the storms are over, home …

Americans spend up to 90 percent of their time inside, and during winter storms, many people warm up with gas heating equipment or fires in …

While only about 10 percent of the 100,000 thunderstorms occurring in the U.S. each year are classified as severe, it is important to be prepared …