Tag: Environment
City politicians buck staff advice, refuse heritage tag for 1870s-era building
The historic 1800s-era farmhouse in Hyde Park that’s home to Crossings Pub and Grill could have a date with the wrecking ball on the horizon after city politicians endorsed a plan for two apartment buildings to replace it. Members of city council’s planning and environment committee voted 4-1 Wednesday both to deny heritage designation for […]
Councillors push back on ‘low-risk’ home food business proposal
“This is a scary situation we’re getting into – we cannot allow this to happen,” said Ward 14 Coun. Steven Hillier.
Legal win for Grand Traverse Band, nonprofits in Elk Rapids clean water case
A federal judge agreed with the groups that a local fruit processor is polluting groundwater, a wetland and a creek that connect to Elk Lake.
201 EV Chargers Coming To Michigan Apartment Complexes
The steady stream of good EV charging news keeps on coming — this time in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has awarded $1.84 million dollars in funding for the installation of 201 new EV chargers at 31 multifamily properties in Michigan. … [continued]
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Issues of the Environment: Federal government shutdown impacting Great Lakes research in Ann Arbor
On October 1, the federal government shutdown began, halting many research projects tied to federal agencies, including those vital to the University of Michigan’s Great Lakes programs. The Cooperative Institute for Great […]