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Plan outlines 30-year vision for stewardship of water resources
June 10, 2016
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of the Great Lakes today published the first part of Michigan’s Water Strategy, a 30-year plan to protect, manage and enhance Michigan’s globally unique water resources.
The Strategy is focused on wise use of Michigan’s waters to ensure healthy citizens, vibrant communities, sustainable economies and stewardship of the state’s water heritage. Part I of the Strategy released today is centered on promoting stewardship through improving water literacy and community engagement, and on protecting and preserving Michigan’s water resources.
DEQ awards pollution prevention loan to fund modern x-ray system
For More Information:
Karen Edlin, 517-284-6856, edlink@michigan.gov
Karen Tommasulo, 517-284-6716, tommasulok@michigan.gov
The DEQ today awarded a $32,000 pollution prevention loan to Burkhart & Chapp Chiropractic in Caledonia to fund the purchase and installation of a new, digital x-ray system.
DEQ awards more than $179,000 to clean up polluted waterways
For More Information:
Richard Hobrla, 517-284-5043, hobrlar@michigan.gov
Rachel Cromell, 517-284-5047, cromellr@michigan.gov
The DEQ’s Office of the Great Lakes today awarded more than $179,000 to support local organizations committed to restoring historically contaminated lakes and rivers.
Save the date for the first ever Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Green Infrastructure Conference May 31 – June 2, 2017
This conference will draw up to 1,000 engineers, landscape architects, water quality professionals, government officials (local, state, provincial, and federal), developers, planners, academia, drain and road agencies, conservation and non-profit organizations, and interest groups from around the Great Lakes basin in Canada and the U.S.
This is the first conference to focus on using green infrastructure across the landscape with a primary goal to benefit the Great Lakes. The time is right for a comprehensive look at this important top
2016 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference (MECC)
Widely considered to be a premier event by all Michigan business and government stakeholders, this three-day program provides an outstanding opportunity to hear from top experts in their fields about the current status and science behind Great Lakes beaches, successful beach restoration projects, Best Management Practices for beaches, and remarkable transformations of the Marquette waterfront. There will be keynote addresses, plenary sessions, field trips, evening networking and poster receptions. Conference attendees include public health managers, sanitarians, scientists, local officials, planners, students, and interested citizens from the Great Lakes Region.
Economic Impact Potential and Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in Michigan
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum WMSBF recently partnered with the DEQ to conduct a waste audit and economic analysis of the municipal solid waste stream in Michigan.
Synergy Leaders Council Break The Mold Of Traditional Think Tanks
DETROIT — Trying to find a common denominator to linking up various organizations, political figures, small business owners, corporations and various community groups and non-profits was one of the main focuses at the recent ninth annual Synergy Leaders Council Meeting at Sindbads Restaurant and Marina in Detroit.
Most of the 40-plus attendees at the event, sponsored by GreeningDetroit.com, agreed that improved education, not just with youths but adults as well, must take place in order to bridge the gaps between those in different sectors of Metro Detroit, as well as southwestern Ontario. An understanding and connection must be made by different demographics and age brackets to the political, financial, educational, environmental, industrial/manufacturing and new business sectors to help improve this region in many ways, both in the near and distant future.
“It all starts with education,” beamed Alvin Tessmer, Professor at Eastern Michigan University. “And we better change the way things are done. Not just prepare students (of all ages) to take a test, but to prepare them for the real world.”
The event, moderated by Larry L. Fobes, founder of Learning From Leaders, LLC, who also has ties to Duke University, Wayne State University and multiple companies throughout his career, saw Fobes ask a series of questions to the panel of attendees, who had each previously submitted a survey and potential questions regarding various topics of discussion.
GLREA – Great Lakes Energy News, June 2016
Michigan Energy Fair is coming later this month to the Ingham County Fairgrounds in Mason. The Fair will be June 24 & 25 and will have a variety of workshops on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living. There will be hands on activities for kids, electric vehicles, and over 100 exhibitors. Dr. David DeYoe will be the keynote speaker on Friday at 11:00 am. Dr. DeYoe is president of Bio-Trend Systems, Inc., a firm that specializes in helping communities and companies develop and implement strategies to capture the benefits of a green economy through the innovative use of renewable resources. www.glrea.org
GLREA has added to its “Michigan Women in Energy” series. New narratives on Kris Hunter, Hunter Energy Resources, Mary Templeton, Michigan Saves, and Julie Lyons Bricker, Michigan Interfaith Power & Light can now be found at
http://www.2glrea.org/energynews/michigan-women-in-energy.
Michigan Energy Fair Amps Up In June
On the weekend of June 24th and 25th, the Ingham County Fairgrounds will be used for its original purpose, to showcase innovations and achievements in local agriculture. The 16th annual Michigan Energy Fairin Mason welcomes individuals and families to experience 100 exhibits, food, music and two new features including the Sustainable Living Summit and the Emergency Preparedness Expo.
Kirk Heinze, host of Greening of the Great Lakes, meets with Douglas Elbinger, energy systems analyst for Newman Consulting Group of Farmington Hills and volunteer coordinator for the Sustainable Living Summit, to gain an understanding of the event and its new attractions.More
Michigan Senate Bills SB437 & 438 Passage
On almost a straight party line vote, the Michigan Senate Energy & Technology Committee voted Senate Bills 437 (S-‐3)and 438 (S-‐3) out of committee.More
DEQ awards pollution prevention loan to fund modern x-ray system
Karen Edlin, 517-284-6856, edlink@michigan.gov
Karen Tommasulo, 517-284-6716, tommasulok@michigan.gov
DEQ awards more than $179,000 to clean up polluted waterways
Richard Hobrla, 517-284-5043, hobrlar@michigan.gov
Rachel Cromell, 517-284-5047, cromellr@michigan.gov
Save the date for the first ever Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Green Infrastructure Conference May 31 – June 2, 2017
This conference will draw up to 1,000 engineers, landscape architects, water quality professionals, government officials (local, state, provincial, and federal), developers, planners, academia, drain and road agencies, conservation and non-profit organizations, and interest groups from around the Great Lakes basin in Canada and the U.S.
This is the first conference to focus on using green infrastructure across the landscape with a primary goal to benefit the Great Lakes. The time is right for a comprehensive look at this important top
2016 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference (MECC)
Widely considered to be a premier event by all Michigan business and government stakeholders, this three-day program provides an outstanding opportunity to hear from top experts in their fields about the current status and science behind Great Lakes beaches, successful beach restoration projects, Best Management Practices for beaches, and remarkable transformations of the Marquette waterfront. There will be keynote addresses, plenary sessions, field trips, evening networking and poster receptions. Conference attendees include public health managers, sanitarians, scientists, local officials, planners, students, and interested citizens from the Great Lakes Region.
Economic Impact Potential and Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in Michigan
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum WMSBF recently partnered with the DEQ to conduct a waste audit and economic analysis of the municipal solid waste stream in Michigan.
Synergy Leaders Council Break The Mold Of Traditional Think Tanks
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GLREA – Great Lakes Energy News, June 2016
Michigan Energy Fair is coming later this month to the Ingham County Fairgrounds in Mason. The Fair will be June 24 & 25 and will have a variety of workshops on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living. There will be hands on activities for kids, electric vehicles, and over 100 exhibitors. Dr. David DeYoe will be the keynote speaker on Friday at 11:00 am. Dr. DeYoe is president of Bio-Trend Systems, Inc., a firm that specializes in helping communities and companies develop and implement strategies to capture the benefits of a green economy through the innovative use of renewable resources. www.glrea.org
GLREA has added to its “Michigan Women in Energy” series. New narratives on Kris Hunter, Hunter Energy Resources, Mary Templeton, Michigan Saves, and Julie Lyons Bricker, Michigan Interfaith Power & Light can now be found at
http://www.2glrea.org/energynews/michigan-women-in-energy.
Michigan Energy Fair Amps Up In June
On the weekend of June 24th and 25th, the Ingham County Fairgrounds will be used for its original purpose, to showcase innovations and achievements in local agriculture. The 16th annual Michigan Energy Fairin Mason welcomes individuals and families to experience 100 exhibits, food, music and two new features including the Sustainable Living Summit and the Emergency Preparedness Expo.
Kirk Heinze, host of Greening of the Great Lakes, meets with Douglas Elbinger, energy systems analyst for Newman Consulting Group of Farmington Hills and volunteer coordinator for the Sustainable Living Summit, to gain an understanding of the event and its new attractions.More
Michigan Senate Bills SB437 & 438 Passage
On almost a straight party line vote, the Michigan Senate Energy & Technology Committee voted Senate Bills 437 (S-‐3)and 438 (S-‐3) out of committee.More