Friday, March 29, 2024
Michigan DEQ announces successes of River Raisin restoration

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced several new developments on the River Raisin on Tuesday, which, after three decades of designation as an area of concern, is beginning to recover through environmental projects funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).
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Michigan officials to coordinate oil spill exercise Thursday

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced Monday that there will be a functional oil spill response exercise in Mackinaw City and St. Ignace on Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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State official praises report on hydraulic fracturing in Michigan

Responding to the Graham Sustainability Institute’s final report on high-volume hydraulic fracturing in Michigan, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Director Dan Wyant issued a statement this week commending the University of Michigan-based organization’s efforts.
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Invasive algae, mud-snail varieties found in Michigan rivers

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed the presence of didymo, a freshwater alga, and New Zealand mud snails -- two new invasive species -- in Michigan rivers this week.
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Michigan governor creates Pipeline Safety Advisory Board

With an executive order, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder created the Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board on Thursday, a 15-member group drawn from environmental and industry leaders that aims to ensure safety, upkeep and transparency.
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Michigan forging own path to comply with EPA's Clean Power Plan

In the wake of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) release of its Clean Power Plan last month, Michigan state leaders said on Tuesday that the state will be developing its own State Carbon Implementation Plan (SCIP), rather than rely on the federal plan.
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Endangered bird populations rebound thanks to Michigan DNR and conservation work

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Tuesday that two endangered species of birds, the piping plover and the Kirtland’s warbler, have been observed in record numbers in the state this year, which the DNR attributes to conservation efforts enacted with the help of partners.
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Michigan agency unveils new database to streamline permitting process

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the launch of MiWaters on Monday, an online permitting and compliance database developed with the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) that promises streamlined permitting throughout the state.
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Michigan proposes new regulations on sulfur dioxide emissions in Detroit

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released a proposed plan late last week  to lower sulfur dioxide emissions in southwest Detroit and will be seeking public opinion on the regulations in the coming weeks.
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Michigan DEQ announces $700,000 in grants for Great Lakes projects

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced Monday the distribution of more than $700,000 in grants for coastal project along the Great Lakes, with the funds provided by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.
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Icom North America extending propane fleet offerings

Icom North America, LLC, based in New Hudson, Michigan, announced Wednesday it has extended its Propane Autogas Fleet Offerings targeted at police, government and livery vehicles, offering reductions in fuel costs and promoting sustainability.
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Michigan DEQ makes $4.2 million available for water quality projects

Michigan’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced on July 23 that it has made roughly $4.2 million in grants available for projects that will control polluted runoff and therefore promote the health of the state’s lakes, streams and wetlands.
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Michigan officials announce 30-year water quality plan

The office of the Great Lakes of Michigan's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently released a draft water strategy that runs in tandem with a three-decade plan to be sure Michigan's water resources are part of thriving ecosystems, healthy residents and communities and strong economies.
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Lawmaker: EPA's fracturing report shows stiff regulations unneeded

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), who serves as chairman of the House Environment and Commerce Committee, released a statement on Thursday praising the Environmental Protection Agency’s report on hydraulic fracturing, which found that the practice has not had a widespread impact on the nation’s drinking water.
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