Michigan Demands Action Against Contamination

Environment & Climate Change

EPA orders Wolverine Worldwide to dig up polluted river sediment near former tannery

Bryce Huffman

The EPA has ordered a West Michigan shoe manufacturer to excavate part of the Rogue River.Wolverine Worldwide used products containing chemicals,…
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Some residents upset Governor Snyder signed "no stricter than federal" bill

Bryce Huffman

Governor Rick Snyder used one of his last days in office to sign hundreds of bills. One will make it harder for the state to adopt stricter drinking water…
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EPA is coming to Kalamazoo to talk about PFAS, but some residents are still upset

Bryce Huffman

The EPA is keeping its promise to Michigan residents by holding a meeting in Kalamazoo on Friday to talk about PFAS contamination, but it’s not the…
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Residents hear testimonies about PFAS chemicals at Senate hearing in Washington D.C.

Bryce Huffman

More than 20 Michigan residents attended a U.S. Senate hearing on PFAS chemicals in Washington D.C. Wednesday.Michigan Senator Gary Peters, who convened…
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Local water advocacy groups want Pruitt gone from the EPA

Bryce Huffman

Water advocacy groups in Michigan concerned about PFAS contamination want Scott Pruitt to resign as head of EPA.This week, emails surfaced detailing the…