This week, read about Mackinac Island infrastructure, Ox Creek revitalization, dam safety and more





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"MI Environment Digest - May 30, 2025"

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EGLE’s Dam Safety Unit grows to meet challenges of age, weather [ [link removed] ]

"May 30, 2025"

The risk reduction fund supports more than 50 projects over three years. 

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The removal of the Hamilton Dam in Flint.

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Ox Creek revitalization project takes a big step forward [ [link removed] ]

"May 29, 2025"

Demolition and cleanup at contaminated Modern Plastics site will clear the way for new opportunities.

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Ox Creek is a focal point for environmental restoration and community revitalization in the Benton Harbor area.

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Modernizing Mackinac Island: Major infrastructure investment supports community’s future [ [link removed] ]

"May 28, 2025"

The 50-year-old wastewater treatment plant on Mackinac Island is being transformed to ensure clean drinking water, better protect the Great Lakes, support tourism and serve the island’s needs for generations to come.

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EGLE Director Phil Roos (l) and others tour the wastewater treatment plant on Mackinac Island.

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Michigan Student Sustainability Summit celebrates healthy futures [ [link removed] ]

"May 27, 2025"

EGLE held the second annual event for 300 middle- and high-schoolers statewide.

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Students and Educators visit exhibits at the Michigan Student Sustainability Summit.

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