Newsletter

October 2016 Newsletter

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    Fracking

  2. Injection Wells

    Injection Wells

  3. Oil Pipeline Impacts

    Oil Pipeline Impacts

  4. Other

    Other

  5. Potash Mining

    Potash Mining

  6. Water affordability

    Water Affordability

Newsletter: October 2016

President's report details MCWC's shift from Nestlé battle to the fossil fuel industry threats including Line 5 pipeline, fracking ban campaign, injection wells, US Ecology expansion, and Flint water justice advocacy work.

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Summary

  • President’s annual report details MCWC’s work on pipelines, fracking, and injection wells
  • Governor Snyder approves Lake Michigan water diversion to Waukesha, Wisconsin
  • Hersey Potash Mine permitting has been delayed for over two years by community opposition
  • Educational piece explains injection wells and toxic brine waste disposal threats
  • Flint water crisis continues with coalition demanding a federal disaster declaration and Medicare
  • Nestle announces thirty-six million dollar expansion at Ice Mountain Stanwood plant
  • MDEQ has not denied a single injection well permit under the Snyder administration
  • MCWC sends support to Standing Rock Sioux fighting Dakota Access Pipeline
  • Board member shares personal story connecting California oil spill to Michigan concerns
  • Board member profiles introduce leadership fighting for water protection
  • US Ecology’s expansion in Detroit threatens drinking water with an increase in hazardous waste
  • Detroit water shut-offs continue affecting thousands despite ongoing crisis
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