Michigan Environmental Report
News from Michigan Environmental Council on public policies affecting the health of Michigan's people and environment
MEC and Tip of the Mitt highlight policy options worth pursuing in new UM fracking report
The University of Michigan last week released a report three years in the making that offers a comprehensive review of Michigan's policy options regarding fracking for natural gas and oil.
It's getting hard to keep up with solar's growth
News of the solar power industry's growth has been so fast and furious lately that it's hard to stay on top of it all.
At pivotal moment for climate, two Michigan marches seek action, justice
Two landmark marches for climate justice are coming up in Michigan.
Snyder takes important step on straits pipelines, but more work ahead
Gov. Rick Snyder today took an important step toward protecting Michigan's communities and waterways from oil spills by issuing an executive order that creates a Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board.
MEC submits comments on state's 30-year water strategy
Late last week, MEC and several of our partners and members submitted formal comments on the draft document, "Sustaining Michigan's Water Heritage: A Strategy for the Next Generation," created by the Office of the Great Lakes (OGL) at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
New fund supports expansion of healthy food across Michigan
A new loan and grant fund aims to improve public health and drive economic growth in Michigan by expanding access to healthy food in underserved communities.
Ten surprising facts in Michigan's new water strategy
Crafting a 30-year strategy to position Michigan's abundant (and awesome) water assets in a national and global context is no easy feat. MEC is grateful to Governor Snyder for asking for such a plan, and to Jon Allan and his team at the Office of Great Lakes (OGL) for pulling a laudable draft of one together.
Toxic rule fouls DEQ's clean air celebration
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality last week kicked off a "Year of Clean Air" to celebrate 50 years of protecting Michigan residents from air pollution.