U.S. Senate approves infrastructure bill

by Fix MI State | Aug 10, 2021 | Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater

LANSING, Mich. – The following statement can be attributed to Mike Nystrom, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association: “The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the U.S. Senate today is a good step...

Summer conditions leading to algal blooms in canals, rivers around failed Mid-Michigan dams

by Fix MI State | Jul 30, 2021 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Dams & Other

Some residents living along the streams, rivers, and lakes near the failed Edenville and Sanford dams in Mid-Michigan are experiencing algal blooms in the shallow waters that feed the former reservoirs. The blooms are common this time of year and the Michigan...

Dam Safety Unit doubles staff to bolster enforcement, compliance efforts

by Fix MI State | Jul 9, 2021 | Dams & Other

With the hiring of a third new dam safety engineer, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Dam Safety Unit now has a staff of five full-time experts, double the number from last year. This will allow for more frequent onsite...

Fixing MI State: Fisher Companies

by Fix MI State | Jun 18, 2021 | Dams & Other, Construction Profiles, Roads & Bridges

What does fixing Michigan’s infrastructure look like? For nearly 100 years, the Fisher Companies have been leaders in providing preventative measures and building our state’s infrastructure. The Fisher Companies consist of midland-based Fisher Contracting and eight...

A year later, safety program continues to assist families after Mid-Michigan dam failures

by Fix MI State | May 20, 2021 | Dams & Other

One year after the failures of the Edenville and Sanford dams, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy said it continues to assist the community in recovery efforts and planning for the future of the affected communities. Wednesday marks a year...

Dam Task Force Members Speak At IPPSR Forum On Future Infrastructure

by Fix MI State | Mar 26, 2021 | Dams & Other

Michigan Dam Safety Task Force members met via zoom as part of a Michigan State University Institute For Public Policy and Social Research forum. Task Force Vice-Chair Doug Jester and was joined by EGLE Dam safety unit supervisor Luke Trumble and former Governor’s...