PA 237 of 2024 went into effect on April 2, 2025! Pursuant to section 196(4) of the Drain Code, the 2025 drain maintenance limit (with inflation adjustment) is now set at $10,280 and is posted on MDARD’s website here: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/environment/intercounty-drains.
For additional information, Treasury also provided a memo regarding the update, linked here: State of Michigan Treasury Memo. Please note that in future years the updated drain maintenance limit will be published on February 1st (due to when data needed to calculate the inflation adjustment is released).
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Information Bulletin 24-04 FY24 BRIC and FMA Requests for NOIs
Attached is a revised informational bulletin (IB) seeking project proposals (Notice of Intent – NOIs) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) programs.
Western Lake Erie Basin Conference
Join EGLE and its partners for Michigan’s inaugural State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference, where featured speakers will discuss topics related to phosphorus management in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Attendees will also hear about updates to Michigan’s 2023 Domestic Action Plan for Lake Erie. The Western Lake Erie Basin Science Panel will share their findings and recommendations for the Domestic Action Plan and serve on a panel to answer questions from conference attendees.
Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Conference – Sept. 9-11
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.
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.
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.
MDARD Announces New Hire
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Intercounty Drain Program Manager Mike Gregg is pleased to announce the selection of Joseph Brezvai as a project manager, effective Monday, June 27, 2022.
MIC Accepting Applications for Asset Management Champion Training
The Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) is accepting applications from a new cohort of leaders into the Asset Management (AM) Champion Program. This program will establish a network of talented individuals and organizations to help strengthen and “champion” best practice asset management across Michigan’s complex infrastructure environment. The AM Champion Program is a fast-paced and interactive training curriculum that combines asynchronous education, facilitated discussion, peer interactions, and industry learning into a professional certification from MIC. The program will run from April through June 2022 and will require approximately 25 hours to complete. If you are a local, regional, or state government employee, public-sector asset owner, or leader from an industry organization, please complete an application form. There were 78 graduates last year who provided excellent feedback -- 98% agreed they were ready to be AM Champions in their organization.
Registration now open for the 2022 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference!
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will host the 2022 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference (MECC) at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan on April 20 and 21. The MECC has been designed to help businesses, municipalities, and environmental professionals all across Michigan comply with their environmental requirements and incorporates an exhibitor showcase and several concurrent tracks covering introductory and advanced compliance topics.