Posts by Justin Tomei
Governor Whitmer Highlights Administration Priorities, Gun Control, during State of the State Address
Last night, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her fifth state of the state address; her first since Democrats took the majority in both the State House of Representatives and the Senate and she won reelection. In her speech, Gov. Whitmer laid out her legislative plan for 2023, including universal pre-k, tax breaks and other social agenda…
Read MoreJanuary NRC Recap
Commissioners had no items up for action at the first Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting of 2023. Acting Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director Shannon Lott had a trio of action items from the December meeting in front of her. First is the Prairie River Stream Temperature Redesignation Management Area, which would change the designation…
Read MoreJanuary NRC Preview
There are no new commission orders on the agenda at the January Natural Resource Commission (NRC) meeting. The first meeting of 2023 will be held next Thursday, January 12 at Lansing Community College at 9 am. No action items are in front of the commissioners this month. Acting Department of Natural Resources Director Shannon…
Read MoreDecember NRC Recap
A new Michigan wolf management plan was signed by DNR Director Dan Eichinger at December’s NRC meeting. The plan, presented to the commission at the November NRC meeting, provides a non-operational management plan for gray wolves in Michigan. The plan states that detailed operational tools and methods of management will be specified through traditional regulatory…
Read MoreDecember NRC Preview
The updated wolf plan is expected to be signed at next week’s Natural Resources Commission meeting. The plan, presented to the commission at the November NRC meeting, provides a non-operational management plan for gray wolves in Michigan. Director Dan Eichinger is expected to sign the plan. Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) Executive Director Amy Trotter…
Read MoreFirearm Deer Season Reminders!
Tomorrow is the day. The long-awaited firearm opener across Michigan. There are a few things to keep in mind as you venture into the blind or stand tomorrow: Mandatory Harvest Reporting For the 2022 white-tailed deer season, Michigan hunters are required to register their harvest. You can find out more information and learn how to…
Read MoreNWF Action Alert: Tell the EPA to designate PFOS and PFOA as hazardous materials
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF), of which Michigan United Conservation Clubs is the Michigan affiliate, has a tool set up to provide public comment to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging them to designate PFAS and PFOA as hazardous substances. The public comment period closes on November 7, 2022. The tool found HERE will send…
Read MoreLocal governments continue to oppose expansion of Camp Grayling
A groundswell of local support has been growing as a decision on the Camp Grayling land review could come at any time. In June, the National Guard announced its intention to expand Camp Grayling’s current lease of 148,000 acres to 315,000 acres — more than doubling its existing footprint on public land. MUCC submitted its…
Read MoreNovember NRC Preview
Wolves and Proposal G both will be discussed during the November Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 10 at Lansing Community College West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Drive Lansing, Michigan 48917. Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) Executive Director Amy Trotter and Executive Board President Tim Muir will…
Read MoreNew Data, Funding To Fight Great Lakes Algal Blooms
MONROE, Michigan – Oct. 27, 2022 – A proposed $30 million investment in wetlands conservation aims to reduce Great Lakes algal blooms in southeast Michigan, which a newly released study shows are crippling economies and recreational opportunities. The Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) study was released Tuesday at Point Mouillee State Game Area, in conjunction…
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