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Reclaim the Rivers: What Michigan’s $89 Million Investment Means for Environmental Professionals

Reclaim the Rivers: What Michigan’s $89 Million Investment Means for Environmental Professionals

Michigan is taking another significant step toward addressing legacy contamination and restoring some of the state’s most important waterways. Through the Reclaim the Rivers program, announced by the state on October 6th, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are committing $89 million in state settlement funds to river cleanup, habitat restoration, and expanded public access. The initiative will focus substantial resources on the Detroit River and Kalamazoo River watershed while also supporting strategic restoration projects throughout Michigan.

Wisconsin's Largest PFAS Clean-up Program on Tap

Wisconsin's Largest PFAS Clean-up Program on Tap

Groundwater contaminated with PFAS in Marinette, Wisconsin is slated for environmental remediation. Marinette, a small town located in northeastern Wisconsin, is home to the headquarters of the Tyco Fire Products unit of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI). According to the Wisconsin DNR, the Marinette PFAS remediation will be the most expensive PFAS cleanup in the state. Some estimates place the cleanup effort at more than $140-million.