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Midland flooding highlights Michigan’s aging stockpile of neglected dams

Midland flooding highlights Michigan’s aging stockpile of neglected dams

by Fix MI State | May 26, 2020 | Dams & Other

The rushing waters out of two failed dams near Midland highlight a flood risk that extends beyond the mid-Michigan city. In fact, the breaches are a wake-up call for the entire state as climate change, long-neglected infrastructure systems and a lack of funding all...
Kalamazoo bridge closed after inspection shows damage

Kalamazoo bridge closed after inspection shows damage

by Fix MI State | Mar 9, 2020 | Roads & Bridges

The Inkster Avenue Bridge is closed in Kalamazoo, the city said in a news release. The bridge was closed after that was determined to be the best and safest approach following a structural inspection that occurred late last week, Public Services Director James Baker...
38 million gallons of sewage, storm water spilled into Grand and Red Cedar rivers this month

38 million gallons of sewage, storm water spilled into Grand and Red Cedar rivers this month

by Fix MI State | Oct 15, 2019 | Stormwater & Wastewater

Heavy rains last week caused roughly 11 million gallons of sewage and storm water to pour into the Grand and Red Cedar rivers. More than 10 million gallons poured into the Grand River and roughly 470,000 gallons into the Red Cedar River. A public access point on the...
Whitmer tours bridge inspection, hammers importance of more money to fix roads

Whitmer tours bridge inspection, hammers importance of more money to fix roads

by Fix MI State | Aug 13, 2019 | Roads & Bridges

A bridge in Lansing was inspected by a special guest Monday in the latest push by the Whitmer administration to pressure the state Legislature and highlight the need for an increase in funding for infrastructure. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, along with Rebecca Curtis,...
New beach closures have been issued in Mid-Michigan due to contamination

New beach closures have been issued in Mid-Michigan due to contamination

by Fix MI State | Jul 31, 2019 | Drinking Water & Recreational Waters

3 more beaches have closed due to contamination in Bay County. According to the Bay County Health Department South Linwood Beach, Brissette Beach, and Pinconning Park in Bay County all produced water samples with high contaminant levels. Samples collected Wednesday...
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