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Protecting Northern Michigan's ​Water Resources

Policy & Advocacy

Torch Lake Septic Ordinance

Local government at work! Yesterday was a big day for clean water in Northern Michigan. Tip of the Mitt Local Policy Manager Anna McGlashen has been working with Torch Lake Township over the last few months to present a new time-of-transfer septic ordinance to protect our watershed from faulty septics leaching harmful pollutants into our […]

Watch out for septic warning signs!

Watch out for the warning signs! Many of us rely on septic systems for wastewater treatment. A failing or improperly maintained septic system can introduce nutrients, pathogens, pharmaceuticals, and other pollutants to our lakes and streams (the very ones we’re swimming in right now!) A failing septic system may be especially noticeable in the form […]

Torch Lake Township Septic Tank Meeting Notice

Meeting Notice! Recent beach closures in Torch Lake Township have started a conversation about faulty septic tanks contributing to water pollution. There’s an important public meeting coming up on Wednesday, July 12 at 7pm in Torch Lake Township. The board will be discussing a “time-of-transfer septic ordinance” that would require inspections of septic systems and […]

The Agreements between Enbridge and the State of Michigan

 Second Agreement – October 2018  SECOND AGREEMENT  On October 3, 2018, the State of Michigan and Enbridge Energy announced a second Agreement regarding Line 5 in Michigan. The new accord builds on a November 2017 agreement between the State and Enbridge. The Agreement calls for: A new radar system to supply improved, real-time wave-height data at the Straits. At […]

Alternatives to Enbridge Line in the Straits of Mackinac

Alternatives to Line 5 are feasible, economically viable, and should be considered by the State of Michigan. Implementation of alternatives would protect the Great Lakes, Michigan’s public inland waterways, our way of life, as well as provide Michigan’s energy needs. State of Michigan Alternative AnalysisThe State of Michigan also conducted an Alternatives Analysis for the […]

Conventional Crude Oil vs. Oil Sands Crude Oil

Conventional Crude Oil Crude oil is liquid petroleum that is found underground. Depending on where it is found and the conditions under which it was formed, crude oil can vary widely in density, viscosity, and sulfur content. Crude oil is processed by oil producing companies to make refined products that we can use, such as […]

Addition Resources for Pipeline Information

Common Ground Alliance – The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is a member-driven association dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and the integrity of services by promoting effective damage prevention practices.www.commongroundalliance.com   Enbridge Inc. – Enbridge Inc. is in energy transportation and distribution in Northern America operating the world’s longest crude oil and liquids transportation system which includes Line […]

How You Can Help

One of the best ways to protect yourself and your family if you live near a pipeline is to learn how to become the eyes and ears on the ground to help protect the pipeline from damage. This means not only behaving responsibly yourself on and near the pipeline easement, but also making sure that […]