Candice Miller
Coverage of Candice Miller in the Nexus archive.
- Pilot project to remove algae ‘muck’ from Lake St. Clair set to begin this fall
Macomb County officials are launching a three-year pilot project this fall to remove M. wollei algae muck from Lake St. Clair using $800,000 in state funding, with contractors Dean Marine & Excavating and Sediment Lakes Aquatic Management. The project aims to study removal techniques and address the environmental issue affecting residents and businesses. Officials emphasize the need for long-term state and federal financial commitment for a lasting solution.
- Lake St. Clair algae muck pilot program to launch this fall at shoreline locations
A three-year pilot program will begin removing algae muck from Lake St. Clair shorelines in Harrison Township and St. Clair Shores this fall, funded by nearly $900,000 in state funds. The initiative aims to study the lake bed and explore long-term solutions for Microseira wollei muck, which has caused beach closures, foul odors, and limited water access for residents.