New webinar series explores Michigan’s efforts to fight invasive species
LANSING—Many invasive species are already in Michigan, causing harm to the state’s waters, woods and open space, and others could be on the way. What is being done to respond …
LTU Accelerator part of National Manufacturing Day pitch event
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the manufacturing business accelerator operated by Lawrence Technological University and the city of Southfield, is hosting a National Manufacturing Day Virtual Pitch Event on Friday, Oct. 2. …
State unveils new plan for Lake Erie water quality improvement
LANSING—Michigan state government has released a draft Adaptive Management Plan that will inform decisions and guide projects outlined in the Domestic Action Plan for Lake Erie, a targeted approach for …
Sierra Club slams deal for PFAS cleanup in Oscoda
Updated July 17 with state comment and links to other media reports OSCODA—Officials of the Michigan Sierra Club and residents near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda have …
$3.6 million in grants available to fight invasive species in Michigan
LANSING — Funding proposals for 2019 now are being accepted through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants. The program – a joint …
DTE gets state grant for electric school buses in Ann Arbor, Roseville
DETROIT—Students in the Ann Arbor and Roseville public school districts will soon ride some of the first zero-emission electric school buses in Michigan, funded by $1.5 million in grants secured …
EGLE awards energy efficiency rebate to three Upper Peninsula small manufacturers
LANSING—The Michigan Energy Office, part of the new Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, has awarded rebates to three small manufacturers in the Upper Peninsula as part of …
Michigan Recycling Coalition sets 37th annual conference
LANSING—The Michigan Recycling Coalition’s 37th annual conference will be held May 14-16 at the Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel, 3200 Boardwalk Drive, Ann Arbor. The event is the largest recycling and …
Michigan Agency for Energy now part of new EGLE
LANSING–State officials announced this week that the Michigan Agency for Energy (MAE) has merged into the new Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). MAE, which had been housed …