Residents can support Detroit’s community farms by purchasing “shares” ahead of the growing season. In return, they receive portions of the harvest.
Jena Brooker
Jena is a BridgeDetroit's environmental reporter, covering everything from food and agricultural to pollution to climate change.
Posted inEnvironment
Federal bill would help defend communities from pollution
The federal legislation would help Detroiters overburdened by pollution.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroit to raze incinerator, a symbol of ‘so much pain’
The power will be permanently cut this week and in the next two weeks the complex will start to come down.
Posted inEnvironment
Asphalt plant still can’t be built in Detroit because of pollution worries
Grandmont-Rosedale residents came together to oppose an asphalt plant in their residential community – again.
Posted inEnvironment
Rainy season is coming. Here’s what you can do to prepare.
Apply for new city programs, purchase insurance and disconnect downspouts.
Posted inEnvironment
How smoking grass is preserving habitat in Rouge Park
Controlled burns preserve prairie habitat, less than 0.1% of the state’s rare tallgrass remains.
Posted inEnvironment
State moves to reduce ozone pollution controls in Detroit
Community groups say it’s too soon and that the decision could have harmful effects to Detroit and the region.
Posted inTransportation
Detroit’s I-375 project to bring highly valued real estate – who gets it?
When I-375 was constructed, the freeway destroyed two thriving Black communities and displaced more than 100,000 residents. Some want the land returned to the descendants.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Community groups rally for automatic bill credits following power outages
Proposed legislation would mandate $5 credit for every hour without power.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Traffic out, trolleys in on Belle Isle
To reduce traffic and cars on Belle Isle, state parks officials are starting trolley service this summer.