Indiana, Michigan and New York have uniformly recognized the legal right to walk on Great Lakes beaches at the low-water mark.
Environment
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment
GLWA wins zoning approval for new Jefferson Chalmers pump station
The Tuesday approvals are the final steps in the work getting underway for the Freud Pump Station Improvement Project.
Posted inEnvironment
Detroit River restoration receives $10 million boost from EPA, state
The EPA and state are investing $10 million to clean up toxic sediment in the Detroit River.
Posted inEnvironment
Marathon Petroleum air quality permit hearing ‘moot’ without cumulative impact calculation: Resident
Marathon Petroleum seeks to increase emissions in Detroit’s polluted 48217 zip code. State regulators say they can’t consider cumulative impacts.
Posted inEnvironment, Michigan Government
Guide: Michigan’s water affordability issue by the numbers
State and federal legislators have failed to pass water affordability legislation as federal funding for water systems has plummeted.
Posted inEnvironment
Mold takes hold in Metro Detroit basements after floods, sewage backups
Frequent heavy rainfall in Southeast Michigan over the last decade has raised awareness of indoor mold among homeowners and renters. As water recedes after a flood, mold can develop within as little as 48 hours.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
What EPA’s PFAS rollback means for contaminated Michigan drinking water
The Trump administration announces it’s rescinding federal drinking water limits for four of six PFAS compounds, weakening protections for Michigan communities dealing with widespread contamination from the toxic “forever chemicals.”
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Study of PFAS levels in Michigan firefighters raises cautious optimism
Despite being at greater risk, a new study indicates the state’s firefighters have similar exposure to the toxic ‘forever chemicals’ as the rest of America.
Posted inEnvironment
Michigan cities rethink ‘No Mow May’ as experts question pollinator benefits
Several Michigan cities have ditched ‘No Mow May’ amid fears of ticks and limited evidence that longer grass in early spring helps pollinators.
Posted inEnvironment
GUIDE: How Detroiters can prepare for flooding
A guide to how Metro Detroit homeowners and renters can protect themselves, their families, and their homes during floods.