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Democracy and Environment at stake in the Michigan Attorney General race
When Dana Nessel was sworn in as Michigan’s Attorney General in January of 2019, an era of overdue reform and renewed advocacy for the people of Michigan began. For years before, the Attorney General’s office had largely served to protect corporate interests at the expense of Michigan residents and the natural resources on which we all rely.
Correcting the Record on Michigan Representative Jack O’Malley and Polluter Pay
Michigan Representative Jack O’Malley claimed that he has not heard of polluter pay legislation. The bill has been introduced in both his two terms in the State House, and Clean Water Action has records that several of our members in his district have indeed sent emails requesting his support for polluter pay...
Clean Water Action Calls for Immediate Water Infrastructure Investment After Dam Failures
Background: On Tuesday May 19 th, 2020, the 95 year-old Edenville Dam failed in Gladwin County, MI creating flash flood conditions in both Gladwin and Midland counties. The collapse of the nearby Sanford Dam, also built in 1925, appears imminent as of the release of this statement.
The following statement can be attributed to Mary Brady-Enerson, Michigan Director, Clean Water Action:
“We thank first responders for their bravery and commitment, and our thoughts are with all those impacted by the record-breaking high-water levels across our state. We also thank Governor Whitmer for promptly
MI Water, MI Future Virtual Town Hall Series
MI Water, MI Future was a series of townhall events discussing pressing issues and topics regarding protecting our michigan watered resources, learning the background and history, where we currently stand, what the future holds, and how you can take action.
Each town hall moderated by Clean Water Action Michigan Legislative and Policy Director Sean McBrearty includes special guest panelists including legislators, experts, and activists along with question and answer sessions from the audience.
Watch video recordings of previous townhalls below, and RSVP to join us for future events.
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Michigan Currents | Fall 2022
In This Issue: Tribar Spill Shows (Again) Why Michigan Needs Strong Polluter Pay Laws | Midterm Elections in Michigan Will Impact the Future of the Great Lakes | Connecting Oakland County | Great Lakes Award Celebration: Cheers to 50 Years! | DTE and Michigan’s Energy Future | Army Corps of Engineers Opens Scoping Comment Period for Line 5 Tunnel Proposal