Michigan Environmental Issues tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/environment/index.ssf/2908 2019-02-19T15:44:30Z Great Lakes, Environment and Conservation News, Updates, Photos & Videos Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance If you want to lose your riparian rights, do what this owner did. tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/environment/index.ssf//2908.9267853 2012-10-23T18:22:22Z 2012-12-05T15:58:14Z Saulius Mikalonis http://connect.mlive.com/user/smikalon/index.html Should Japan be forced to stop whaling? tag:www.mlive.com,2019:/environment/index.ssf/2908.22103283 2019-01-03T13:00:57Z 2019-01-03T13:03:02Z Japan's decision to withdraw from the moratorium on commercial whaling comes as a disappointment to much of the international community. The Tylt http://connect.mlive.com/user/TheTylt/index.html Japan's decision to withdraw from the moratorium on commercial whaling comes as a disappointment to much of the international community. Public invited to Ann Arbor forum on PFAS and health of Huron River tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/4001.22091570 2018-12-03T19:06:00Z 2018-12-03T19:14:33Z A community information session on PFAS and the health of the Huron River will take place 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Washtenaw Community College. Ryan Stanton | ryanstanton@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/ryanstanton/index.html A community information session on PFAS and the health of the Huron River will take place 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Washtenaw Community College. Businesses discharging PFAS into Michigan's waterways tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/index.ssf/2926.22088709 2018-11-29T12:00:00Z 2018-11-29T17:19:12Z MLive investigation shows high levels of toxic chemicals are flowing through wastewater treatment plants, violating state law while threatening the environment and public health. Paula Gardner | PaulaGardner@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/PGARDNER/index.html MLive investigation shows high levels of toxic chemicals are flowing through wastewater treatment plants, violating state law while threatening the environment and public health. Bill could jeopardize Michigan authority to regulate wetlands tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/index.ssf/2926.22088911 2018-11-29T00:50:36Z 2018-11-29T05:01:57Z Lame duck bill would remove protection from half a million acres, MDEQ estimates. Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gellison/index.html Lame duck bill would remove protection from half a million acres, MDEQ estimates. DEQ confirms plans to do more testing for dioxane in West Park area tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/4001.22088653 2018-11-28T19:42:00Z 2018-11-28T20:10:33Z The Michigan DEQ plans to do more testing for dioxane in Ann Arbor after finding increased levels of the chemical in West Park. Ryan Stanton | ryanstanton@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/ryanstanton/index.html The Michigan DEQ plans to do more testing for dioxane in Ann Arbor after finding increased levels of the chemical in West Park. Enbridge wants to start survey drill work on Line 5 tunnel soon tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22087925 2018-11-27T20:46:14Z 2018-11-28T19:54:11Z The Canadian energy company is buying up property near the Straits of Mackinac. Michael Kransz | mkransz@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/mkransz/index.html The Canadian energy company is buying up property near the Straits of Mackinac. DEQ says four PFAS plumes leaving Wolverine dump tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22087796 2018-11-27T18:20:19Z 2018-11-27T21:16:59Z "Complex" pollution site sending PFAS in several directions. Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gellison/index.html "Complex" pollution site sending PFAS in several directions. Dioxane in Ann Arbor's West Park raises new concerns about Gelman plume tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/4001.22087843 2018-11-27T17:55:00Z 2018-11-27T19:20:01Z Some local environmental watchdogs are concerned the discovery of dioxane in the West Park drain is only the tip of the iceberg. Ryan Stanton | ryanstanton@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/ryanstanton/index.html Some local environmental watchdogs are concerned the discovery of dioxane in the West Park drain is only the tip of the iceberg. Gov. Snyder seeks $4.5 million in taxpayer funds for Line 5 tunnel tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22087061 2018-11-26T19:58:15Z 2018-11-26T20:39:49Z The outgoing governor previously said taxpayers "won't have to pay for it." Michael Kransz | mkransz@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/mkransz/index.html The outgoing governor previously said taxpayers "won't have to pay for it." PFAS in Huron River raises question for Ann Arbor deer cull tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/4001.22085484 2018-11-23T15:38:00Z 2018-11-26T12:48:23Z Can the venison still go to feed the needy now that it's known there's PFAS in the Huron River where deer drink? Ryan Stanton | ryanstanton@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/ryanstanton/index.html Can the venison still go to feed the needy now that it's known there's PFAS in the Huron River where deer drink? Elevated lead levels found at Benton Harbor schools tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.22081110 2018-11-16T22:58:00Z 2018-11-16T22:57:41Z The fixtures impacted were not used primarily for water consumption, the district said in a press release. Kayla Miller | kmille17@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/kmille17/index.html The fixtures impacted were not used primarily for water consumption, the district said in a press release. Blood draws to begin in Wolverine PFAS investigation area tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22079865 2018-11-15T19:45:32Z 2018-11-15T20:18:04Z Exposure assessment could lead to epidemiological study. Michael Kransz | mkransz@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/mkransz/index.html Exposure assessment could lead to epidemiological study. Georgia-Pacific study investigates source of Parchment PFAS tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.22076942 2018-11-14T14:31:00Z 2018-11-14T14:33:34Z An investigation into the origin and extent of PFAS contamination started this week. Malachi Barrett | mbarret1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/mbarrett2/index.html An investigation into the origin and extent of PFAS contamination started this week. DEQ expert was 'looking into hell' after PFAS discovery tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/index.ssf/2926.22078156 2018-11-13T20:30:15Z 2018-11-14T13:35:51Z Geologist who warned of PFAS crisis testifies at Senate field hearing. Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gellison/index.html Geologist who warned of PFAS crisis testifies at Senate field hearing. Kalamazoo agrees to EPA plan for cleanup near Superfund site tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.22070927 2018-11-09T19:11:00Z 2018-11-09T19:11:53Z Kalamazoo will not be liable for existing contamination at the site. Malachi Barrett | mbarret1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/mbarrett2/index.html Kalamazoo will not be liable for existing contamination at the site. Reject Line 5 tunnel proposal, urges former Mackinac Bridge chairman tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22074630 2018-11-09T01:42:25Z 2018-11-09T15:43:53Z Meanwhile, Republicans drop legislation aimed at boosting Snyder-Enbridge deal Brian McVicar | bmcvicar@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/brianmcvicar/index.html Meanwhile, Republicans drop legislation aimed at boosting Snyder-Enbridge deal Parchment to negotiate long-term water service plan with Kalamazoo tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.22071458 2018-11-06T02:50:00Z 2018-11-06T02:50:38Z Parchment is getting out of the municipal water business. Malachi Barrett | mbarret1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/mbarrett2/index.html Parchment is getting out of the municipal water business. DEQ expert who warned of PFAS to testify before U.S. Senate tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/index.ssf/2926.22069803 2018-11-03T18:40:31Z 2018-11-03T18:41:49Z Oversight subcommittee hearing is Nov. 13 in Grand Rapids. Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gellison/index.html Oversight subcommittee hearing is Nov. 13 in Grand Rapids. Lawsuit alleges 3M and Georgia-Pacific caused Parchment PFAS emergency tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.22067767 2018-11-01T22:00:00Z 2018-11-02T04:23:13Z The lawsuit alleges 3M and Georgia-Pacific are responsible for contaminating Parchment's water. Malachi Barrett | mbarret1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/mbarrett2/index.html The lawsuit alleges 3M and Georgia-Pacific are responsible for contaminating Parchment's water. State to test 25 wells for PFAS near contaminated Grand Haven school tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22067135 2018-10-31T23:18:19Z 2018-11-01T15:02:53Z Testing for toxic PFAS chemicals will begin in areas surrounding a Grand Haven school where the drinking water tested positive twice. Justine McGuire | justine_mcguire@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jmcguire1/index.html Testing for toxic PFAS chemicals will begin in areas surrounding a Grand Haven school where the drinking water tested positive twice.