Water Bodies and Environmental Entities
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EPA Tour Puts Michigan PFAS Research and River Cleanup in Focus
During a Sept. 25-27 Michigan tour, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin reviewed PFAS research at Michigan State University and a Kalamazoo River cleanup. The project has removed more than 330,000 cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sediment and treated more than 900 million gallons of water.
Oakland University Installs Michigan's First Beaver Deceiver for Flood Control
Oakland University has deployed Michigan's first Beaver Deceiver to control flooding along a campus trail without removing beavers or their dam. The project uses a specialized tube system to balance water levels and protect both wildlife and infrastructure.
Whitmer Moves to Revoke Line 5 Tunnel Permit in Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has directed state regulators to reconsider the Line 5 tunnel permit and called on Enbridge to prepare for decommissioning the pipeline, citing risks to Michigan's water, wildlife and economy
Thousands of Huron River Mussels Relocated Ahead of Ypsilanti Dam Removal
Nearly 3,000 native mussels were moved downstream of the Peninsular Paper Dam in Ypsilanti to shield them from sediment disruption as the city prepares for dam removal as early as 2027
Consumers Energy Plans Temporary Flow Cut at Hodenpyl Dam for Inspection
Consumers Energy intends to reduce or halt water flow from the Hodenpyl Dam to the Manistee River the week of September 21 to inspect storm damage, raising concerns among river advocates about environmental impacts and alternative options.
Lake Ontario Renamed 'Lake America' in U.S. by Presidential Order
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming the U.S. portion of Lake Ontario as 'Lake America,' escalating tensions with Canada amid ongoing trade disputes. The change affects federal naming conventions but not Canadian usage.
Michigan Approves $50M Grant for Copperwood Mine in Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Strategic Fund has awarded $50 million in state grants for land and road improvements at the proposed Copperwood Mine in Gogebic County, aiming to revive the region's economy despite ongoing environmental concerns and public opposition.
Michigan Candidates Split on Future of Line 5 Pipeline
The fate of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac could shift after November's elections, as Michigan's next governor, attorney general, and U.S. senator may set new legal and policy directions for the controversial project
Michigan's Line 5 Pipeline Future Uncertain After Court Ruling
Michigan's Line 5 pipeline remains in limbo as legal battles and permit reviews continue. Recent court decisions have blocked tunnel construction, leaving the pipeline's fate unresolved for residents and businesses across the state.
Triadelphia Reservoir Water Contact Advisory Issued for Residents
WSSC Water has issued a month-long advisory urging people and pets to avoid direct contact with Triadelphia Reservoir water after harmful algal blooms were detected. Recreation remains open, but extra precautions are recommended for all visitors.