Did you know that certain industrial facilities are required to obtain a permit to discharge storm water? Many businesses unknowingly overlook this requirement, but the industrial storm water program is absolutely essential to protecting Michigan’s rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands.More
The Air Quality Division is holding a comment period and public hearing on January 26, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. on proposed revisions to administrative rules promulgated pursuant to Part 55, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451 (NREPA).More
Reduced water availability and quality, floods and problems related to heat stress are some of the potential impacts cities face with a changing climate.More
The Michigan Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program within the Office of the Great Lakes, Department of Environmental Quality, is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for grant projects that protect the Great Lakes coastal resources by fostering the development of environmentally, economically, and socially vibrant coastal communities.The RFP is for coastal grants starting October 1, 2015 through December 30, 2016. Applications must be postmarked no later than December 30, 2014.More
Please find attached the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region 3 National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) Request for Proposals (RFP) template. Funds provided under this RFP may be used for in-the-water activities, including engineering costs, feasibility designs, monitoring, and evaluation. Note: there are two templates in the document below – one for barriers (dam, culverts, etc.) and one for non-barriers (engineering, feasibility, monitoring, evaluation and inventory).More
The Michigan Green Healthcare Committee, a MHA committee of hospitals and partner organizations providing leadership on sustainability initiatives in the health care sector, invites you to attend its 7th Annual Conference on October 9, 2014 at the GVSU Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.More
The Michigan “GreenUp” Conference is designed to be a valuable experience for sharing information, networking, and learning. This year’s theme is Cultivating Next Generation Solutions. Green chemistry and engineering are about designing, innovating, and manufacturing what’s next and developing less hazardous, more effective materials, processes, and products. Green chemistry and engineering can help businesses create new markets, reduce costs, increase safety, and gain a competitive edge.More
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will host a workshop in northern Michigan to explain the process of characterizing business waste. The Waste Characterization Workshop expanded on the basic concepts and principles provided in the Introductory Webinars and at the 2014 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference. More
Starting July 14, the DEQ is accepting proposals for water quality monitoring projects from local governments and nonprofit organizations.More
Sure evidence the Michigan economy is improving was borne out by near record attendance on June 10th for the biennial Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Environmental Compliance Conference at Burton Manor in Livonia. This was the last of three events planned by the MDEQ (similar events occurred in Traverse City and Grand Rapids) whose main objective was to update those organizations who must comply with a myriad of state regulations and laws to keep Michigan’s air clean and water pure. With a large number of support staff on hand, several keynotes and almost twenty breakout sessions, it’s safe to say mission accomplished!
