A property in Detroit will be redeveloped as a community park with help from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). The Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority was awarded a $650,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to revitalize and safely reuse a former car dealership on Grand River Avenue, where it intersects the Jeffries Freeway. More
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will be working closely with Georgia-Pacific LLC (GP) to identify the source(s) of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substanstances (PFAS) contamination that affected the city of Parchment’s water supply and private drinking water wells in Cooper Township. The city wells and some of the private wells were found to contain high levels of PFAS in July as part of the state-wide initiative to test all public water supplies for this emerging family of chemicals. Alternate water sources were obtained while local and state officials worked to ensure the health of the public.More
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) recently announced that concerned citizens and organizations can directly invest in improving and protecting water quality in Lake Erie through the Erie P Market project. For each credit purchased through the market, one pound of phosphorus will be prevented from entering the lake. Phosphorus runoff into the Great Lakes contributes to the formation of harmful algal blooms and dead zones and can threaten drinking water for millions of residents.More
IHC Incorporated, a full-service aluminum coating facility located in Detroit, MI, was recently granted renewal of its Michigan Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (MSHARP) certification for outstanding workplace safety and health excellence from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). The MIOSHA program is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).More
It is clear that city dwelling is the future. According to the World Business Council, by the year 2050 more than 70% of the world’s population will live in metropolis area. Cities currently consume 80% of the world’s material and energy supplies. These statistics mean that cities have to become more sustainably-minded in the upcoming years. Here we will discuss some ways that cities can become more ecologically sustainable (green).
What Does Ecologically Sustainable Mean?More
Arsenal of Innovation event aims to connect local vendors to federal and military contracts
Ann Arbor was the sixth stop today in a four-month statewide tour to support Michigan defense-related businesses. The “Arsenal of Innovation” event aims to inform and assist Michigan companies that are interested in pursuing contracts with Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The event was hosted by the Michigan Defense Center, which is part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and keynoted by U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (Dearborn). Additional forums will be held around the state through October.More
Story and Photos by Cathleen Francois, Executive Director, and sometimes writer for GreeningDetroit.com. She can be reached at: Cathleen@GreeningDetroit.com
This year the breathtaking Whittier Building was host to the 10th Annual Eco Works Breakfast, held on Friday, September 20th at 7:30 a.m. More
The adorable pet-friendly Goldfish most Americans are familiar with have found a new home, Lake Ontario. Roughly 40-50 million Goldfish are estimated to inhabit Lake Ontario, growing concerns that the fish are now harming the ecosystem. In recent years, the number of Goldfish living in freshwater have been doubling and tripling. Last year, goldfish began raising concerns as ponds in St. Albert, Ontario were found to have Goldfish in abundant numbers, forcing the City of St. Albert to kill as many of the fish as possible.More
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Every year the MDEQ’s Air Quality Division releases a comprehensive report of air monitoring information from the past year. The 2017 Annual Air Quality Report focuses on information related to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for specific pollutants and toxic air contaminants, but also contains important information on the following:More
