Posts by Nick Green
MUCC suit requests immediate injunction against criminalization of motorized boating
Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) filed a complaint in United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan on Sunday challenging the criminal prohibition against motorboat use recently announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The complaint alleges Whitmer and Department of Natural Resources Director Daniel Eichinger’s application of EO 2020-42 to prohibit motorboat use is…
Read MoreMUCC to file lawsuit in response to motorboat prohibition
Over the past six days, Michigan United Conservation Clubs has received hundreds of communications from members, the angling community and citizens throughout Michigan. These communications have conveyed concern over the recent Executive Order (EO) 2020-42 and its subsequent interpretation. First and foremost, MUCC is very sensitive to the public health crisis facing Michiganders. We have…
Read MoreGov. Whitmer’s motorboat closure oversteps necessary precautions
Effective at midnight Friday, the use of motorized boats in Michigan will be prohibited per an Executive Order (EO) from the governor. This order extends to fishing from a boat with a gas or electric (trolling) motor affixed to it. Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) was founded in 1937 on the principles of conservation and…
Read MoreInvasive carp, COVID-19: Michigan lawmakers forced to make tough decisions
Gov. Whitmer signed into law a supplemental budget for the current fiscal year on Monday, but in the face of the necessary COVID-19 response spending, found it necessary to veto $80 million of General Fund money. The cuts included a line-item veto of $8 million set aside to help prevent invasive Asian carp from spreading…
Read MoreLawsuits, otters and predator-killing contests topped NRC agenda last week
Written by Charlie Booher, MUCC Policy Intern Otters, lawsuits and predator-killing contests dominated conversations at the February Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting last Thursday. The February NRC meeting took place on Feb. 13 at the Lansing Community College. A recording of the meeting can be found at the MUCC Facebook page. A full agenda…
Read MoreSenate Votes to Vacate Mitterling Appointment to NRC
Mitterling’s seat sits unfilled after she received notice, during the commission meeting Thursday, that the Senate voted to disapprove her appointment. Partisan politicking won Thursday when a Natural Resources Commission (NRC) appointment was blocked by the Republican-controlled Michigan Senate. In a mostly party-line vote, Senate Republicans were able to vacate the appointment of Anna Mitterling,…
Read MoreNRC To Discuss Furbearer Regulations, Land Transactions at February Meeting
By: Charlie Booher, MUCC Policy Intern The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) will weigh furbearer regulations and land transactions at the February meeting. The meeting will take place on Feb. 13 at the Lansing Community College Gannon Building in the Michigan Room (422 North Washington Square; Lansing, MI 48933). As always, if you are unable to…
Read MoreGame fish, recreational anglers win: House Bills 4567-4569 pass House
Game fish are one step closer to swimming away from commercial nets as the Michigan House of Representatives voted to pass House Bills 4567, 4568 and 4569 on Thursday. The tie-barred, three-bill package aims to codify decades-old statute, keep game fish out of commercial nets, establish penalties for the illegal sale of game fish, require…
Read MoreConservation, community leaders launch ProtectMI
State’s natural resources strengthen communities, economy and quality of life Michigan’s natural resources, public lands and outdoor recreation opportunities are second-to-none and what define and unite the state, providing countless benefits to all Michiganders. That’s why they must be protected and enhanced, announced several organizations as they today launched the public awareness campaign ProtectMI. ProtectMI…
Read MoreGov. vetoes HB 4687, ban on baiting stands
MUCC and conservation organizations throughout the state and country commend Gov. Whitmer for vetoing HB 4687 — a bill that would allow the baiting of white-tailed deer — earlier today. Since 2007, Michigan United Conservation Clubs has been opposed to baiting and recreational feeding of cervids due to the concerns with it as a vector…
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