From the EGLE Media Office, EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov Rob Selesky, Grant Contact, SeleskyR@Michigan.gov The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has announced about $3.5 million in Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program grants. These funds will...
The Michigan Lakes and Streams Association recently signed on with FLOW (For Love of Water) to ask EGLE to reconsider a permit for a biodigester. We have growing concerns about the impacts of these digesters on our water. For context on this issue, here is a passage...
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Member In a 5-2 decision issued July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) was within its power to issue stricter rules for Concentrated Animal Feeding...
Check out some of the great things we and our partners are up to. You can check out some events coming up and as always – read, subscribe, and share! https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/september-2024-newsletter
Septic System 101 Webinar September 16 – 9:00 – 10:00 AM Michigan’s residents rely on over 1.3 million septic systems to treat the wastewater generated in their homes. Proper septic system use and routine care are vital to protecting public health and...
By Curt Wemple, July 31, 2024 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced more than $2 million in grant funding to 10 communities throughout the state to boost recreational boating. The funding is made possible through the DNR Parks and Recreation...
New Watercraft Developed in Michigan By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Member Riparians have been exposed to many new watercraft over the last few decades. Simple displacement hull type “row boats” have diminished in number, while personal watercraft (a.k.a. jet skies),...
Editor’s Note: Does your association have a newsletter or other means to educate and inform your residents and members? Here is a great example from the most recent email newsletter sent out by the Torch Lake Conservation Center. This is one of many of the informative...
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Member On July 23, 2024, the Governor signed PA 102 (SB 398) and PA 112 (SB 662) into law. The effective dates are both October 20, 2024. PA 102 amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) to allow the director...
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Member In a few short days, millions of Michigan citizens, many of them riparians, head to their polling location to cast votes in the 2024 primary election. This August primary has many local office positions (state, township,...
Its Lakes Appreciation Month! Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Proclamation Each year, the North American Lakes Management Society (NALMS) – along with members and partners – recognize the month of July as Lakes Appreciation Month! Why? We use this time to...
By Katie Gervasi, Communications Representative, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division Photo above credited to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. For water-loving families like mine, this is one of the most exciting times of the...
By Paul J. Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director On June 25, 2024, the national Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed rule on PFAS (also know as forever chemicals) in public water systems became final. While many Michigan riparians are on well water, the new...
ICYMI: Wakesurfing boats on WI lakes; calls to restrict ‘monster trucks’ of water Watch the news report here: https://www.fox6now.com/news/wakesurfing-boats-wi-lakes-calls-restrict-monster-trucks-water
By Paul J. Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director On June 26, 2024, the Michigan House took action on several bills of interest for riparians. The bills were first introduced in the Senate months ago, but were slowed down when they arrived in the House. The bills are: SB 662,...
June 30 – July 6 is AIS Awareness Week! by Jeff Johnston, EGLE Public Information Officer and Kevin Walters, EGLE Aquatic Biologist More than 50 boat landing events are planned across the state to mark this year’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week,...
