Tag: Michican Public
2025 Year in Review: The best of the Environment Report
We reported on the environment a lot! So, we thought we’d give you some of our best reporting of the year. Enjoy and subscribe to the Environment Report Beat.
EGLE report on Great Lakes highlights accomplishments and challenges managing Michigan’s waters
Michigan’s Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) just released their annual State of the Great Lakes Report. The publication underscores the progress and challenges of managing the world’s largest freshwater system.
First claims paid from $600 million Flint water crisis settlement fund
An online portal started processing payments for about 7,000 property damage claims since December 12. According to the official settlement website, 2,854 payments had been made as of Tuesday evening.
Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay nearly $150 million to settle multistate emissions allegations
Mercedes-Benz USA and its parent company have agreed to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests.
Michigan DNR expands Pigeon River Country State Forest
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources just bought an 8,844 acre area of land in Pigeon River Country State Forest. The public will be able to use the land for hunting, fishing, kayaking, and other recreation.