Insider Intelligence

This week, the Michigan Office of the Great Lakes released their 2017 State of the Great Lakes Report. The annual report reflects on the past year, recognizes accomplishments in protecting and restoring water resources, and identifies obstacles to tackle to ensure healthy natural resources and communities. The report also includes information on the 40-year anniversary […]

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 […]

During the 50th annual Michigan Restaurant Show, five Michigan restaurants were presented with “Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT” awards.  The awards were established to recognize restaurants that source fresh Michigan fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and beverages in their restaurants.  They were made possible through a partnership between the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the […]

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 […]

There is now confirmation that Enbridge Line 5 has gaps in its protective coating. The pipeline was commissioned in 1953 and is responsible for transporting petroleum from western Canada to eastern Canada. Michigan agencies are working together to inspect anchors along Line 5, which measures 645 miles in length and runs through the Straits of […]

This week, the State of the Great Lakes 2017 highlights report was released by the Governments of the United States and Canada.  The report finds the lakes are fair and unchanging and despite recent actions taken to protect the lakes, there remains work to be done.  The two countries have a partnership based on the […]

On Thursday, Governor Rick Snyder announced an increase to state standards for the federal Lead and Copper Rule and that he is creating a permanent commission focusing on the elimination of child lead exposure. The Lead and Copper Rule is a federal regulation aimed at controlling lead and copper in the drinking water and can […]