Anna Barnes
Newsroom InternAnna Barnes is an intern at Michigan Public focusing on environmental reporting. She has worked on the environmental beat for over three years. Previously she held positions at The State News and Great Lakes Echo. She has a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and is now finishing up her Master's in journalism.
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Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers have increased in price due to the war in Iran. Northern Michigan has also experienced heavy rainfall and flooding which may disrupt nitrogen and phosphorus levels in soil. -
Dominant plant species in Michigan are changing as the climate becomes more suitable for warm-loving plants. That could let some invasive species move north. -
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Michigan agencies are reminding residents about invasive pests and diseases that embed themselves into untreated firewood and how you can avoid spreading them.
