Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Money Moves

Co-leads Reclaim the Rivers

Michigan will spend $89 million from pollution settlements to strip decades of industrial contamination from the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Reclaim the Rivers initiative Thursday at Belle Isle, with money targeting PCB-heavy sediment and damaged wildlife habitat.

Updated Oct 2

Rule Changes

Tracks harmful algal blooms and tests water samples

Crystal Lake Public Beach in Montcalm County is under a health advisory. Routine monitoring found an algal bloom that tested positive for microcystin, a toxin that can sicken people and kill pets. The Mid-Michigan District Health Department (MMDHD) is telling visitors to avoid areas of the lake where the bloom is visible.

Updated Sep 4