Lester Graham
Reporter, The Environment ReportLester Graham reports for The Environment Report and previously hosted Stateside on Fridays. 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.
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A ten year plan outlines the Department of Natural Resources' goals for its expansive trail system. Since the pandemic, many more people are hiking, biking, or riding on the trails. -
There is a national blood supply crisis. Michigan hospitals are facing tough choices because of the shortage. Red Cross and Versiti are encouraging donations.
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources plans to update its wolf management plan in 2022. It wants public feedback.
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The Kirtland's snake population has been declining primarily because of the loss of wetlands. It's disappeared from two states, but Michigan is one of the places where it can still be found.
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Ten terms or phrases the English Department at LSSU has determined should be banished in the coming year.
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Researchers at the University of Toronto found a filter can remove 87 percent of microfibers from the drain water.
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Instead of being recycled, a glut of plastic means more of it is going to the landfill. The ubiquitous plastic milk jug could be past its date of usefulness.
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The Energy Optimization program created in 2008 and renewed in 2016 ends December 31st.
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The Michigan Public Service Commission reduced the utility company's requested rate hike by 88%.
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The State of Michigan's plan to reduce phosphorous runoff from farms depends largely on voluntary efforts by farmers.
