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Dam Safety Unit doubles staff to bolster enforcement, compliance efforts

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 inspections of state-regulated ...

Aspirus Health shares tips for safe boating

LAURIUM – Boating is one of the best ways to enjoy Michigan’s Great Lakes in the summer. Warm weather and sunny skies mean more time outdoors and cooling off from those sun rays. Boating and being on the water soothes most ailments. No matter how much experience you may have, it’s always ...

MDARD celebrates 100 years of service

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) marked a milestone today: the 100th anniversary of the department’s creation. Then known as the Michigan Department of Agriculture, the department was created by Act 13, Public Acts 1921, to promote the ...

Share your thoughts with the DNR at upcoming meetings

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing Michigan residents the opportunity to share input and ideas on policy decisions, programs and other aspects of natural resource management and outdoor recreation opportunities. One important avenue for this input is at meetings of ...