Insider Intelligence

This week, Governor Rick Snyder charged Lt. Governor Brian Calley with leading the state’s effort to work with the federal government to fix and upgrade the Soo Locks in Northern Michigan. During a visit to the Soo Locks on Wednesday, the Lt. Governor stressed the importance of renewing and accelerating the federal efforts to fix […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder declared a state of disaster for seventeen Lower Peninsula counties and two cities affected by recent floods. Heavy Rainfall and snow melt on February 19-21 resulted in widespread flooding damage. The affected areas include: Allegan, Arenac, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Clare, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Mecosta, Newaygo, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Ottawa […]

This week, state agencies submitted their final Lake Erie Domestic Action Plan to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The plan is centered around Michigan’s strategies to improve water quality in Lake Erie and help reduce instances of harmful algal blooms. The final plan provides a detailed implementation timeline and identifies how each agency will be […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder made a series of announcements aimed at improving the natural resources and environment, something he first announced last week in his State of the State address. On Tuesday, the Governor announced a proposal to invest $79 million annually to help renew Michigan’s environment and protect public health. The proposal serves […]

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) filed a lawsuit that would order Wolverine World Wide to provide long-term solutions for Kent County residents affected by PFAS contamination in areas the state believes contains Wolverine waste. The complaint was filed on January 10, in the U.S. District Court, Western District, Southern Division. Under the complaint, the […]

Think about it, you’re never more than 30-miles from a state park or trail in Michigan.  We’re a big state, so that’s a testament to the importance of having access to outdoor recreation opportunities for our residents.  Considering that the 30-mile distance doesn’t even take into consideration the plethora of beautiful county, city, and federal […]

This week, Attorney General Bill Schuette announced that he will be working with the legislature to continue to protect Michigan’s hunting and fishing heritage through a series of legal changes aimed at enhancing the outdoor experience.  According to the Attorney General, Michigan’s laws and regulations don’t all match up with the intended goal of promoting […]

The Army Corp of Engineers released their schedule for three public hearings on their proposal to deal with invasive species in the Great Lakes.  Specifically, they are hosting meetings to discuss and hear public comments regarding their draft report on the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study.  The main objective of the study is […]