Thursday, April 25, 2024
Michigan DEQ accepting public comments on Waukesha, Wisconsin request for Great Lakes basin water diversion

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is now accepting public comments on an application from Waukesha, Wisconsin, which is requesting to divert water from the Great Lakes basin.
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Michigan DEQ offering small grants for local waterway cleanup projects

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently made $25,000 available for small grants to fund local cleanup efforts for Michigan waterways under the state’s Volunteer River, Stream and Creek Cleanup Program.
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Michigan DEQ makes $450,000 available for communities to provide residents with recycling carts

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently announced that it is accepting applications for $450,000 worth of funding to expand community recycling programs by providing recycling carts for residents.
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Michigan DNR announces Land and Water Conservation Fund recommended projects

Twelve city parks throughout Michigan and one facility managed by the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were recently endorsed to receive a total of $1.24 million in federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants, which will be administered by the DNR.
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Michigan DEQ funds Southwest Detroit Environment Vision Project to replace four old trucks with clean diesel versions

Using a federal grand administered by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision (SDEV), recently completed a project to replace four old trucks belonging to local businesses with clean diesel trucks.
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Michigan DEQ awards Hazel Park $2 million Brownfields redevelopment loan

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will provide a $2-million loan to the City of Hazel Park to fund environmental response activities and a vapor mitigation system at a former landfill.
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Rock snot and New Zealand mud snails found in Michigan rivers

Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working to contain spread of invasive species.
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Michigan finds elevated lead levels in Flint elementary school, some homes

Testing by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) found high levels of lead in nine faucets at the Freeman Elementary School in Flint, Michigan.
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Michigan hosts Governor’s 2015 Forest Products Summit

The meeting builds on efforts started in 2013 to grow the state's wood-using industries.
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Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board holds first meeting

During its first meeting, the board discussed organizational matters and reviewed its responsibilities.
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MTU and Daimler to partner on diesel engine development

MTU, a Rolls-Royce subsidiary, and Daimler have agreed to continue working together on developing and building high-speed diesel engines for commercial, industrial and agricultural uses, according to a Tuesday announcement.
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Michigan DEQ seeks comments on proposed changes to Air Pollution Control Rules

The revisions focus on transparency, public engagement and toxic air contaminant analysis.
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Michigan DEQ Director admits mistake in Flint drinking water safety

Director Dan Wyant said the protocol followed was not appropriate for the city's population.
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Michigan announces action plan for lead levels in Flint's drinking water

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced a comprehensive action plan to address drinking water quality issues in Flint on Oct. 2. The plan addresses issues that include excess lead in some residents' tap water due to older plumbing.
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Michigan governor calls for funding to improve Flint drinking water

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced Thursday that he is requesting the state legislature to contribute $6 million (USD) to the reconnection of Flint with the Great Lakes Water Authority until the Karegnondi Water Authority (KWA) pipeline is completed, with Flint and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation providing the remaining $6 million.
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Energy Security and Infrastructure Act advances to full House

Bill to update nation's energy infrastructure passes committee by vote of 32-20.
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Michigan seeks applications for EPA Urban Waters Small Grants Program

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced Friday that it is accepting proposals for projects that support the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) water quality and environmental justice goals under the Urban Waters Small Grants Program.
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