Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) as they host the Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Conference on September 19-21, 2023 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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MACDC Committee Sign-up
Interested in getting more involved with MACDC?
MACDC leadership is in the process of making committee assignments for the coming year. If you are interested in serving on one of the MACDC standing committees please fill out the Committee Interest Form.
Winter Conference Materials Posted
To those who attended the 2023 MACDC Winter Conference, CEH sign-in sheets and presentation slides are now posted here.
Summer Conference is July 26-28 at Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville. Housing and registration will open soon.
EMHSD Information Bulletin – Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program
The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is exploring program requirements and local interest in a new FEMA program, Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program. If applied for and awarded to Michigan, the program would make funding available for low interest loans to local governments and tribes for implementing hazard mitigation projects. MSP is seeking information from local governments and tribes to gage interest in applying for such loans.
MACDC 2023 Innovation & Excellence Awards
MACDC is pleased to present the 2023 Innovation and Excellence Awards program and we encourage our members to showcase their projects.
The complete entry form and rules is available here.
Announcing Michigan’s High Water Infrastructure 2023 Request for Proposals
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is pleased to announce Michigan’s 2023 High Water Infrastructure Grant Program Request for Proposals for a one-time release for up to $14.25 million as appropriated by the Michigan Legislature under Section 1006 of PA 87 of 2021. This grant program will provide infrastructure and planning grants that directly address the impacts and vulnerabilities presented by severe weather events, with a focus on projects that address flooding, coastline erosion, urban heat, and storm water management.
EGLE’s 2022 Integrated Report and Statewide Mercury, PCB and E. coli TMDL Addenda approved by U.S. EPA
2022 Integrated Report approved by U.S. EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the 2022 Section 303(d) list in June, following Michigan's submittal of the biennial federal Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 303(d), 305(b), and 314 Integrated Report.
Call for Presenters-MACDC Winter Conference
The MACDC Program Committee is seeking presenters and topics for the 2023 Winter Conference to be held February 15 - 17, 2023 at Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan.
If you are interested in presenting please complete the submission form here. If you know of others who may be interesting in submitting a topic please feel free to share the link.
The deadline for submittals is extended to this Friday, September 23rd.
2022 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Funding Opportunity
FY2022 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) & Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
Attached is an informational bulletin announcing fund availability for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) 2022 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Funding Opportunity – FY2022 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) & Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA). A total of $2.3 Billion is available under these nationally competitive matching grant Extensive program details can be found in FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance document (although this document is labeled “Fiscal Year 2015” guidance, it is the current version of the program guidance).
Michigan Inland Lakes Convention
Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership hosts fifth Inland Lakes Convention September 14-16
Lake enthusiasts are invited to join scientists and professionals for the 2022 virtual Convention