Column: Failing infrastructure drags us down

by Fix MI State | Sep 7, 2017 | Dams & Other, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater

People who know Michigan know water is especially important here. Water is our way of life. Water is where we play. Water is our childhood summer memories. Water is swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and camping at our lakes and rivers. Water is also...

High levels of E.coli prompt beach advisories in two counties

by Fix MI State | Aug 17, 2017 | Dams & Other, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters

BENZIE/LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — Swim advisories have been issued for two northern Michigan beaches after reports of high E.coli levels. According the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department, no contact above the waist is being advised at Northport...

2 Macomb County Beaches Closed This Weekend Due To E. Coli

by Fix MI State | Aug 4, 2017 | Drinking Water & Recreational Waters

ST. CLAIR SHORES (WWJ) – The forecast calls for a beautiful weekend — but take note before you head to the beach. Officials at the Metroparks administrative office announced the closure of Lake St. Clair Metropark Beach last week, after tests conducted at...

Lake St. Clair Metro Park closed for 3rd time this month for E. coli levels

by Fix MI State | Jul 31, 2017 | Dams & Other, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Stormwater & Wastewater

(WJBK) – Deep in the heat of a Michigan summer and there is something you count on – the beach at Lake St. Clair Metro Park will be closed for swimming. The beach is closed due to high levels of E. coli, a bacteria that can come from many sources,...

Study finds contaminants in Mich. water supplies

by Fix MI State | Jul 27, 2017 | Drinking Water & Recreational Waters

Drinking water in Michigan meets most federal guideline standards for quality but does have certain levels of contaminants in it that could be harmful over time, according to a national water study released Wednesday. The analysis by the Washington, D.C.-based...

Rotting wetlands grasses fouling part of Michigan beach

by Fix MI State | Jul 22, 2017 | Drinking Water & Recreational Waters

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Rotting vegetation is making it tough for visitors to enjoy part of one western Michigan beach along Lake Michigan. WOOD-TV reports that weeds along part of Grand Haven State Park are making it unpleasant to swim and have been clouding up the...