Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/pfas-ohio-minnesota-dupont-settlement-milk-ski-racing/
DETROIT (AP) — Thousands of Detroit residents who have had their water service shut off due to nonpayment of bills can have it restored under a plan that aims to allow them to wash their hands at home as a way to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/ap-detroit-restore-water-service-coronavirus/
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer campaigned on an aggressive water platform. Now those campaign pledges are being put to the test.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/michigan-governor-whitmer-detroit-water-shutoffs-egle/
DETROIT (AP) — The Great Lakes Water Authority is transferring more than $1.6 million to Detroit and Flint for conservation education and to help customers pay past-due water bills.
Board members transferred the Water Residential Assistance Program funding from uncommitted 2019 bill assistance funds from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/ap-water-authority-transfers-funding-bill-assistance/
By John Flesher, AP Environmental Writer
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Enbridge Inc. said Friday it has hired companies to design and build a disputed oil pipeline tunnel beneath the channel linking Lakes Huron and Michigan, despite pending legal challenges.
The Canadian company is forging ahead with plans to begin construction work next year on the tunnel, which would replace twin pipes that have lain across the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac in northern Michigan since 1953.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/ap-enbridge-hires-contractors-design-build-great-lakes-tunnel/
DETROIT (AP) — Lawyers urged the Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday to clear the way for Flint residents to sue state officials over lead-contaminated water.
The case at the state’s highest court is one of many in state and federal courts over the scandal.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/ap-michigan-supreme-court-flint-water-liability/
In major lakeside cities around the Great Lakes, there isn’t a clear answer on who handles oversight of industrial storage facilities.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/seawall-inspections-industrial-storage-pollution-government/
In this month’s column from Great Lakes Now writer John Hartig, he looks at how climate change is impacting birds around the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/03/black-terns-michigan-bird-climate-change/
This article was republished here with permission from Great Lakes Echo.
By Danielle James, Capital News Service
From ski slopes to dog sled races to snow carving contests, warmer weather this season has forced Michigan’s winter sports and tourism groups to adapt to keep participants and spectators coming.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/02/warm-winter-changes-outdoor-recreation/
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan oversight panel Thursday endorsed drinking water standards designed to limit exposure to a group of household and industrial chemicals linked to a variety of health problems.
The proposed rules would apply to seven compounds in a category known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/02/ap-michigan-oversight-panel-pfas-limits/
Berrien County, Michigan – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Press Release [.pdf]
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
CCO Meeting 2-4 pm | Open House 4:30-6:30pm
Benton Harbor Public Library
213 E. Wall St.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
https://www.greatlakescoast.org/2020/01/02/lake-michigan-community-consultation-officers-meeting-and-open-house-for-berrien-county-michigan/
Lake County, Indiana – Open House Presentation [.pdf] – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Press Release [.pdf]
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
CCO Meeting 2-4 pm | Open House 5-7 pm
Hammond Port Authority – Clipper Room
701 Casino Center Drive
Hammond, Indiana 46320
Van Buren County, Michigan – Open House Presentation [.pdf] – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Press Release [.pdf]
Thursday, December 12, 2019
CCO Meeting 2-4 pm | Open House 5-7 pm
South Haven City Hall – Council Chambers
539 Phoenix Street
South Haven, Michigan 49090
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
https://www.greatlakescoast.org/2019/11/18/lake-michigan-community-consultation-officers-meeting-and-open-house-for-lake-county-indiana-and-van-buren-county-michigan/
Muskegon County, Michigan – Open House Presentation [.pdf] – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Press Release [.pdf]
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
CCO Meeting 2-4 pm | Open House 5-7 pm
Muskegon Community College – The University Room
221 Quarterline Road
Muskegon, Michigan 49442
Ottawa County, Michigan – Open House Presentation [.pdf] – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Press Release [.pdf]
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
CCO Meeting 2-4 pm | Open House 5-7 pm
Ottawa County Emergency Management – Training Room
12220 Fillmore Street
West Olive, Michigan 49440
Allegan County, Michigan – Open House Presentation [.pdf] – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Press Release [.pdf]
Thursday, December 5, 2019
CCO Meeting 2-4 pm | Open House 5-7 pm
Allegan District Library – Carnegie Room
331 Hubbard Street
Allegan, Michigan 49010
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
https://www.greatlakescoast.org/2019/11/05/lake-michigan-community-consultation-officers-meeting-and-open-house-for-muskegon-ottawa-and-allegan-counties-michigan/
St. Clair County, Michigan – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Press Release [.pdf]
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
CCO Meeting 2-4 pm | Open House 5-7 pm
St. Clair County Administrative Office – Dodge Auditorium
200 Grand River Ave.
Port Huron, Mich. 48060
Sanilac County, Michigan – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Press Release [.pdf]
Thursday, November 14, 2019
CCO Meeting 2-4 pm | Open House 5-7 pm
Lexington Village Hall – Council Chambers
7227 Huron Ave.
Lexington, Mich. 48450
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
https://www.greatlakescoast.org/2019/10/15/lake-huron-community-consultation-officers-meeting-and-open-house-for-st-clair-county-and-sanilac-county-michigan/
Mason County, Michigan – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Press Release [.pdf]
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
CCO Meeting 2-4 pm | Open House 5-7 pm
Ludington City Hall
400 South Harrison Street
Ludington, Michigan 49431
Oceana County, Michigan – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Press Release [.pdf]
Thursday, September 19, 2019
CCO Meeting 2-4 pm | Open House 5-7 pm
Oceana County Services Building
844 South Griswold Street
Hart, Michigan 49420
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
https://www.greatlakescoast.org/2019/09/04/lake-michigan-community-consultation-officers-meeting-and-open-house-for-mason-county-and-oceana-county-michigan/
Manistee County, Michigan – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Press Release [.pdf]
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
CCO meeting 2-4 pm | Open House 5-7 pm
Manistee County Emergency Management
1525 E. Parkdale Ave.
Manistee, MI 49660
Benzie County, Michigan – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Press Release [.pdf]
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
CCO meeting 2-4 pm | Open House 5-7 pm
Benzie County Office of Emergency Management
448 Court Place
Beulah, MI 49617
Emmet County, Michigan – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Press Release [.pdf]
Thursday, August 15, 2019
CCO meeting 2-4 pm | Open House 5-7 pm
Harbor Springs City Hall
160 Zoll Street
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
https://www.greatlakescoast.org/2019/07/15/lake-michigan-community-consultation-officers-meeting-and-open-house/
St. Clair County, Michigan – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
CCO 1:00-3:00pm, Open House 4:00-6:00pm
Clay Township Hall
4710 Pointe Tremble Road (M29)
Clay Township, Michigan 48001
Wayne County, Michigan – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
CCO 2:00-4:00pm, Open House 5:00-7:00pm
Wayne County Community College, Frank Hayden Room
1001 W. Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48226
Macomb County, Michigan – CCO Meeting Presentation [.pdf]
Thursday, February 28, 2019
CCO 2:00-4:00pm, Open House 5:00-7:00pm
Macomb Community College
K Building, Macomb Room South (K301S)
14500 Twelve Mile Road
Warren, Michigan 48088
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study
https://www.greatlakescoast.org/2019/01/21/lake-st-clair-consultation-coordination-officer-and-open-house-meetings/
