Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Coverage of Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan court strikes down parts of contested livestock waste permit
A Michigan court ruled that state environmental regulators violated due process by adding stricter requirements to a livestock waste permit, striking down key portions. The judge found the transfer of permit authority from the Environmental Permit Review Commission to the head of EGLE violated constitutional due process, though some provisions like winter waste bans were upheld.
- Environmental agencies launch efforts to mitigate industrial pollution on Detroit and Rouge Rivers
Federal and state environmental agencies announced new cleanup efforts for polluted segments of the Detroit and Rouge Rivers, designated as 'Areas of Concern' under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The initiative involves dredging, capping contaminated sediment, and partnerships with entities like Honeywell International to restore ecological health and eventually de-list affected sites.