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A mysterious white slurry leaking into the Hutchinson River has triggered a rapid response from federal and state environmental agencies. Investigators traced the spill to a local cement plant, prompting enforcement action and ongoing monitoring.

The EPA has launched a 2025 reorganization to streamline operations, cut costs, and integrate science into policy—aiming for faster reviews and greater efficiency.

The incident occurred where a private contractor was conducting routine water well drilling. During the operation, unexpected emissions of hydrogen sulfide.

'Uncertainty' about federal funding as directed by NEPA and the CWA is prevalent among utilities, according to Sigl, who said NEPA “has been extremely volatile since late” 2024.  

Daniel Hidalgo to lead regional growth and global marketing efforts in newly expanded role at Flomatic.

ince the IIJA’s inception, “thousands of projects have started, including projects to upgrade treatment plants, replace aging systems, and support the needs of small communities.”

Community members in Troy are invited to attend a public meeting this evening where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will present plans for a short-term soil cleanup at the East Troy Contaminated Aquifer Superfund site.

The event will take place at the Charlevoix Public Library’s Community Room A, brings together representatives from the EPA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

Senior Advisor Jessica Kramer recognized 38 outstanding projects that show how smart investment and creative thinking can make a real difference.

The new initiative will enable EPA to tackle “PFAS from all of EPA’s program offices, advancing research and testing, stopping PFAS from getting into drinking water systems, holding polluters accountable, and providing certainty for passive receivers,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.