Water
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Whitmer administration takes action to protect drinking water at Michigan schools
State legislation signed into law last year aims to protect children from lead contamination by installing water filters at child care centers and schools.
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Clean energy gets funding in Whitmer budget, but enviros want transit prioritized
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is drawing praise from environmental advocates for supporting clean energy and water infrastructure.
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Firm announces $25M settlement in Flint water crisis
A second contractor said Thursday that it has reached a $25 million settlement over its role in Flint’s lead-contaminated water scandal.
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Whitmer administration invests more federal funds to protect Michigan’s drinking water
Millions of dollars in state grant funding announced last month is set to help upgrade aging water infrastructure across several Michigan communities.
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Michigan congresswomen pitch $200M plan to map unexplored depths of the Great Lakes
US Reps. Debbie Dingell and Lisa McClain introduced legislation that would map out the lake beds of the Great Lakes—and maybe find an undiscovered shipwreck.
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House committee hears testimony on lead abatement bills
A package of bills to better protect children and others from lead contamination got their first hearing on Thursday in front of a state House committee.
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Nessel opposes GOP effort to halt Clean Water Act rules
Michigan has joined an effort to support a rule allowing states to reject federal projects that could violate water quality standards.
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Michigan invests federal funds to help communities protect drinking water
Nearly $18 million was awarded to upgrade the water infrastructure in four communities, ensuring Michiganders have access to clean drinking water.
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Michigan commission advances tunnel permit for Line 5
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a proposal for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, despite calls for commissioners to shut the pipeline down.
