AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater Quality: EGLE is offering about $423,000 for Michigan research into microplastics in surface and drinking water, with proposals due Dec. 14. The agency also selected Kohtari to test drone-based water monitoring that could help detect harmful algal blooms earlier. Clean Energy: EGLE opened the first round of its MI Brightfields Pilot, offering $5 million for renewable energy and storage projects on contaminated sites. Grants can reach $2 million per project. Great Lakes: A recent study counted more than 6,400 oil spills across the Great Lakes over a decade, while noting their environmental impact remains largely unknown. Wildlife: Invasive New Zealand mudsnails have been detected in southern Michigan, raising concerns about impacts on native waterways. Lakefront Development: Ludington planners will consider reducing the required Lake Michigan setback for accessory structures from 200 feet to 100 feet.
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