Lockhart Chemical Facility Sold; New Owner Agrees to Environmental Oversight

The former Lockhart Chemical site — source of a 2022 Flint River oil spill — has been sold to TRU Additives, which has entered a voluntary agreement with EGLE to ensure safe, compliant operations moving forward.

👉 Full story: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/lockhart-chemical-company-facility-cleaned-up-and-sold-new-owner-enters-agreement-with-egle-for-environmental-protection/

#MichiganNews #EGLE #FlintRiver #EnvironmentalSafety #TRUAdditives #GBSMedia #BWHL

Michigan has declared Oct. 19–26 as the first-ever Microplastics Awareness Week, encouraging residents to learn, act, and help protect the Great Lakes from tiny plastic pollution. 🌊♻️

👉 Read more on EGLE’s initiative and how to get involved: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/michigan-announces-first-microplastics-awareness-week-oct-19-26/

#Michigan #GreatLakes #Microplastics #CleanWater #EGLE #Sustainability #Environment #GBSMedia #BWHL #BlueWaterHealthyLiving

Muskegon Lake has been officially removed from the Great Lakes’ most polluted sites list — a milestone decades in the making through cleanup and community efforts. 🌊🌿

👉 Read more on how this Michigan “Area of Concern” was restored and revitalized: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/muskegon-lake-removed-from-list-of-great-lakes-most-polluted-sites/

#MuskegonLake #GreatLakes #Michigan #EnvironmentalRecovery #CleanWater #EGLE #GBSMedia #BWHL #BlueWaterHealthyLiving

Flint Water System Hits 9 Years of Lead Rule Compliance 💧✅

Michigan’s EGLE announced Flint’s water system has now met state and federal lead standards for nine straight years — a milestone in the city’s recovery efforts.

👉 Read more on Flint’s progress: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/flint-water-system-marks-ninth-year-of-compliance-with-states-strict-lead-rules/

#Flint #WaterSafety #MichiganNews #EGLE #CleanWater #CommunityUpdate #GBSMedia #NewMedia

🏭 Michigan’s environmental agency EGLE hosted a Townhall in Kimball Township to address violations at the Smith’s Creek landfill and discuss the proposed Settlement Agreement.

Residents had the chance to hear updates, voice concerns, and ask questions about the landfill’s future.
https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/shows/eileen-tesch-living-exponentially/egle-townhall-smiths-creek-landfill/
#EGLE #SmithsCreekLandfill #KimballTownship #EnvironmentalAccountability #GBSMedia #MichiganNews

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The #Michigan Department of #Environment, Great Lakes, and #Energy is encouraging local governments to sign up for free technical assistance to bring #solarpower to their communities. SolSmart is a no-cost program to help local governments by training staff, offering guidance on #solar permits, and technical advice. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

https://www.michiganradio.org/environment-climate-change/2023-04-01/free-technical-advice-available-to-local-governments-to-encourage-solar-power

#news #EGLE #solarenergy