Environment & Sustainability

Coverage of green innovations, and climate and environment issues and developments, especially those told by local voices and that offer solutions for community concerns.

One of Blue Water Transit's 78 buses readies for passengers.

Blue Water Transit boosts eco-friendly efforts by adding electric buses

A $1.5 million federal grant means Blue Water Area Transit can add two electric buses to its fleet soon.

Latest in Environment & Sustainability
Katie Voss loves serving her customers at her downtown Port Huron business.
#PeopleofPortHuron: Katie Voss, entrepreneur, champion of downtown

"We love downtown Port Huron and all of our people."

Children check out sturgeon during the Blue Water Sturgeon Festival.
Area non-profit prepares for biggest event of the year: Blue Water Sturgeon Festival

Next week visitors are invited to celebrate the largest in the Great Lakes, the sturgeon, during the Blue Water Sturgeon Festival.

Emily Marriot is most excited to serve fresh acai bowls to her customers.
Fast and healthy: Simply Fresh Café coming to downtown St. Clair

Emily Marriot wants to nourish the world around her and hopes that Simply Fresh Cafe gives patrons the healthy food they are craviing, instead of relying solely on fast food.

DTE Energy plans to build a $1 billion power plant in East China.
Natural gas-fired power plant for East China Township receives approval from state regulatory board

DTE Energy is investing $1 billion in East China Township, constructing an 1,100-megawatt power plant.

Michigan's Great Lakes offer many opportunities for kayakers.
St. Clair County discovers economic opportunity in kayaking

Michigan's waterways offer infinite possibilities for recreation, fishing, and adventure. Planners in St. Clair County have discovered a gem in their own backyard, and through careful planning and promotion turned it into a kayaking destination.

Our Partners

Don't miss out!

Everything Port Huron, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.