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...
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...
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...
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,...
by Fix MI State | Jul 31, 2019 | Michigan beaches, 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...
