A world-renowned conservationist is visiting metro Detroit and other U.S. cities for a one-month tour to bring to light efforts to save the world’s fastest land animal.

Two dozen orphaned Wood Turtles were released back into the wild after being saved and cared for by marine biologists and herpetologists.

WCC has undertaken several initiatives to keep the pollinator population strong on its campus.

Several nursies, vendors and exhibitors will be at the event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to more than 180 types of native seeds, plants and plant services.

The Detroit Zoo has officially reopened its Polk Penguin Conservation Center (PPCC) after more than two years of renovations, and the zoo has welcome a new species.

Washtenaw County residents could win $100 Visa gift cards after telling WCCD about their natural resource or environmental concerns.

Learn about the Leslie Science & Nature Center (LSNC) and its mission during the annual Mayfly fundraiser on Saturday, May 22.

"This vision started decades ago through grassroots efforts led by local champions of conservation," said the Greenbelt Program's manager Remy Long.

The Detroit Zoo is looking for a young Michigan resident to take office as Mayor of Amphibiville this summer.

Spring officially begins this weekend, and with the return of warm weather comes more active local wildlife. Leightner said that springtime kicks off many of their habitat projects, which are designed to benefit wildlife big and small. Leightner explained that by burning certain parts of Michigan grasslands, they’re able to help promote local plant growth and control invasive species. To find out more about how you can help with wildlife conservation, watch the video above. To learn more about Michigan’s important wildlife conservation efforts, click here.

Somehow, amid the myriad of important issues and crisis in the world, were talking about showerheads and water pressure. While speaking at the White House in July, Trump said:So showerheads you take a shower, the water doesnt come out. Since first enacted in 1992, federal law has dictated that new showerheads shouldnt pour more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute. Since these water savings will reduce demands on water heaters, they will also save energy. Some of the new low flow heads are rated at even lower flow rates, such as 1.8 or 1.5 gpm, saving significantly more water.