Michigan AG Announced Action to Protect Wetlands

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a lawsuit against the Village of Breedsville for failing to obtain a permit before filling in wetlands and taking other steps to address a damaged dam, leading to unsafe conditions. After multiple notices and inspections conducted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy revealed continued violations, the agency asked that the village pay penalties, restore the wetlands to their condition prior to the alteration, and not violate such protections in the future.

• Documents: ComplaintMI Press Release
• Document Type: Complaints Press Releases/Statements
• States: Michigan
• Issues: Natural Resources Public Health Public Lands & Wildlife Water Water Pollution
• Era: Non-Federal
• Action Type: Environmental Enforcement Litigation