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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Electric vehicle accessibility is disproportionate in Michigan despite policies that consider equityOne study examines how policies surrounding electric vehicles have considered low-income and disadvantaged communities and how disproportionate ownership remains despite equity consideration. -
The Lower Reach River Project is beginning its in-river work as they plan to remove four low-head dams and replace them with new stone features. -
The invasive Elm Zigzag Sawfly was confirmed in Michigan for the first time by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The species defoliates elm trees by eating zigzag patterns into their leaves. -
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.
