Michigan AG Filed Lawsuit against Real Estate Developer for Wetland Destruction
MARCH 22, 2023
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, filed a lawsuit against Chesterfield 5, LLC for destroying over 18 acres of regulated wetlands. According to the lawsuit, the company illegally drained water from the land and planted crops on it in order to obscure the true amount of wetlands in the area to better the companies chances at receiving a permit to build on the site.
- Documents: MI Press Release
- Document Type: Press Releases/Statements
- States: Michigan
- Issues: Climate Adaptation & Resilience Climate Resilience Natural Resources Public Lands Public Lands & Wildlife Water
- Era: Non-Federal
- Action Type: Environmental Enforcement Litigation