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State lawmakers consider taking away local authority to issue gravel mining permits

by Michigan Public August 2, 2022November 9, 2025

Legislation before the Michigan House would remove permitting authority from municipalities and give it to EGLE.

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Short-changing Michigan local governments has resulted in deteriorating water systems and other services

by Michigan Public May 9, 2022November 9, 2025

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Water woes loom for Michigan suburbs, towns after decades of disinvestment

by Bridge Michigan May 3, 2022November 9, 2025

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Lack of Utility Data Obscures Customer Water Debt Problems

by Circle of Blue October 13, 2020November 9, 2025

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Going to the beach? Check the water quality
Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Bad River tribe, groups sue over waterway crossing approvals for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute
The Bad River tribe and environmental groups are again suing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources over decisions that allow work to move forward on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute at four waterway crossings.
Canada celebrates Gordie Howe bridge opening — without Michigan
Canadian officials celebrated the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, honoring the Detroit Red Wings legend and marking the completion of a project more than two decades in the making.