Lester Graham
Reporter, The Environment ReportLester Graham reports for The Environment Report. He has reported on public policy, politics, and issues regarding race and gender inequity. He was previously with The Environment Report at Michigan Radio from 1998-2010.
He has been a journalist since 1985. Graham has served as a board member of the Public Radio News Directors Inc., and also served as President of the Illinois News Broadcasters Association. He is a member of the Radio-Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), Society of Professional Journalists and other professional groups.
Lester has received 15 first place national awards for journalism excellence and scores more at the national, regional, and state levels.
Contact Lester: graham@michiganradio.org
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The Cheers! team discuss the legendary espresso martini as it's mixed up with Michigan ingredients for a "pick-me-up." -
Mallard duck populations are down about 16 to 17 percent since the early 2000s. New technology might help determine why.
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The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority asked for an increase in millage from 0.7 up to 2.38 and more than 60 percent of voters in the service area approved.
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Legislation before the Michigan House would remove permitting authority from municipalities and give it to EGLE.
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A new report indicates smaller animal farms that don't need a permit are responsible for more than 60% of the phosphorus that can get into Lake Erie.
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Public pressure is growing over toxic cyanobacteria blooms growing in the western basin of Lake Erie and other places in Michigan.
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A proposed $45 million train/bus intermodal facility is proposed to replace the Detroit Amtrak station and Howard Street intercity bus terminal.
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MichiganVoting.org launches website for voters whose first language is not English.
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Cheers! takes a recipe from a California mixologist, adds Michigan ingredients, and it's still a Kentucky Buck?
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The Great Lakes Commission is using new software to search the internet for businesses selling harmful invasive species.
