By Clifford H. Bloom, Esq. Bloom Sluggett, PC Grand Rapids, Michigan www.bloomsluggett.com The watercraft commonly known as wakeboard boats, bladder boats, ballast boats or wave boats (hereinafter, “wake boats”) are increasingly becoming a big problem on inland lakes...
Join the Adventures in Collective Water Management Network on Friday, November 17 for an informative discussion about managing waste water and sewage in your community/watershed This webinar is the 4th in a series of free, on-going support for riparians and...
by Mitch Barrows Freshwater Future Policy Associate E-mail: mitch@freshwaterfuture.org The Michigan state House voted in May 57 to 50 in favor of a bill (HB‐4205) designed to restrict the ability of state agencies to create regulatory rules that are stronger than...
The Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes course is being offered online January 2018 and registration is now open! This popular six-week course is offered in a convenient self-paced online format and is designed for anyone interested in lakes,...
By Lon Nordeen Michigan Waterfront Alliance Board of Directors This issue has generated a considerable amount of interest and debate in Michigan recently and there are a number of good reasons for all of the controversy. First is the accelerating trend toward...
This webinar is the 3rd in a series of free, on-going support for riparians following the ML&SA Conference in April 2017. In Michigan, local communities have authority to require development standards that will lower the damage resulting from heavy rains and major...
