Teresa Homsi

Environmental Reporter at WCMU-TV (Mount Pleasant, MI)

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Amid new state advisory, anglers should check fishing spots for toxic PFOS

2 days ago | radio.wcmu.org | Teresa Homsi

Michigan health officials have updated their guidelines on toxic "forever chemicals" in fish, tripling the number of lakes and rivers, where anglers are advised to not eat their catch. Ninety-eight waterbodies across Michigan now have a "do not eat" warning for one PFAS compound in fish. This comes after the state adjusted its advisories for how much PFOS is safe in a given serving, lowering the recommended consumption limits.
Federal environmental review says Line 5 tunnel would reduce oil spill risk

5 days ago | interlochenpublicradio.org | Teresa Homsi

A draft federal environmental impact statement of the Line 5 tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac supports the pipeline's continued operation. The analysis is part of Enbridge's federal permit application necessary to move the dual lines into a 3.6-mile tunnel under the lakebed. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reviewed the environmental effects of constructing a tunnel, leaving the existing lines as they are or covering the dual lines with gravel and rock.
Lyme disease rates have nearly tripled in Michigan over last five years

6 days ago | radio.wcmu.org | Teresa Homsi

Lyme disease is on the uptick across Michigan, increasing by 168% in cases within the past five years, according to state data. The inflammatory infection is caused by a bacteria carried by the black-legged tick, also known as the deer tick. Another tick-borne disease known as Anaplasmosis is also on the rise, increasing by nearly five-fold since 2020.
Federal environmental review says Line 5 tunnel would reduce oil spill risk

1 week ago | wnmufm.org | Teresa Homsi |Nicole Walton

DETROIT, MI (MPRN)— Public comment is now open on a federal environmental review of the Line 5 tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released on Friday its draft report that describes the environmental effects of building a tunnel under the lakebed.
Federal environmental review says Line 5 tunnel would reduce oil spill risk

1 week ago | radio.wcmu.org | Teresa Homsi

A draft federal environmental impact statement of the Line 5 tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac supports the pipeline's continued operation. The analysis is part of Enbridge's federal permit application necessary to move the dual lines into a 3.6-mile tunnel under the lakebed. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reviewed the environmental effects of constructing a tunnel, leaving the existing lines as they are or covering the dual lines with gravel and rock.
Line 5 tunnel protestors rally on Mackinac Island, call on state to reject permits

1 week ago | radio.wcmu.org | Teresa Homsi

Political and business leaders have been congregating on Mackinac Island this week to discuss state policy, but this afternoon about 150 people showed up to protest the Line 5 tunnel, ahead of Govenor Gretchen Whitmer's address at the policy conference. WCMU's Teresa Homsi was there and spoke with News Director Rick Brewer while on the island. Editor's note: This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. You can listen to this conversation by clicking the LISTEN button above.
Residents recall ice storm at meeting, 'the pictures and videos don't do it justice'

2 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Teresa Homsi

About 70 people affected by the March ice storms gathered in Gaylord last night to share their stories with the Michigan Public Service Commission. The three-member board is in charge of regulating many of the utility companies whose customers lost power during the storms. Residents from Otsego County and beyond called for better communication, more reimbursement and improved infrastructure.
Residents recall ice storm at meeting, ‘the pictures and videos don’t do it justice’

2 weeks ago | interlochenpublicradio.org | Teresa Homsi

About 70 people affected by the March ice storms gathered in Gaylord last night to share their stories with the Michigan Public Service Commission. The three-member board is in charge of regulating many of the utility companies whose customers lost power during the storms. Residents from Otsego County and beyond called for better communication, more reimbursement and improved infrastructure.
How dam safety has changed 5 years after the mid-Michigan floods

2 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Teresa Homsi

Editor's note: This story was produced for the ear and designed to be heard. If you're able, WCMU encourages you to listen to the audio version of this story by clicking the LISTEN button above. This transcript was edited for clarity and length. Teresa Homsi: The Edenville Dam failure and the 2020 flooding in Midland and Gladwin counties was a wake-up call across the state, resulting in increased staff and funding for dam safety programs.
Mid-Michigan dam restorations are picking back up, with residents to pay nearly $218M

2 weeks ago | michiganpublic.org | Teresa Homsi

Five years ago, after heavy rains, the Edenville Dam in Gladwin County failed. It sent a rush of flood-water south, overwhelming the Sanford Dam in Midland County. More than 10,000 people in the region were evacuated. Thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed. And today, four lakes are still drained of water, and lakefront properties have been left without a lake.

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