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Michigan Fishing Season Opens With New Regulations Affecting Lake Superior, Great Lakes Waters
Michigan's 2026 fishing season officially began April 1 with new regulations affecting Lake Superior, walleye limits, burbot possession, and spearfishing opportunities across Great Lakes waters.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Legislature
Whitmer Directs EGLE to Re-Review Line 5 Tunnel Permits After Michigan Supreme Court Ruling
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and EGLE Director Phil Roos announced Wednesday that state regulators will re-examine permits issued in July for Enbridge's proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, following a Michigan Supreme Court decision that expanded the scope of environmental review required for major infrastructure projects.
September 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - Michigan Environment
EPA Administrator Zeldin Defends Line 5 Tunnel Safety During Michigan Visit
U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin argued the environmental safety of Enbridge's planned Great Lakes Tunnel Project during a visit to the agency's Stockbridge Terminal, weeks after Gov. Whitmer ordered the state to re-review its Line 5 permit.
October 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Senator Leads Michigan Senate Hearing on Dam Safety Bills After Statewide Flooding
Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, chaired by Sen. Sean McCann of Kalamazoo, heard testimony on two bipartisan bills to strengthen Michigan's aging dam infrastructure and increase oversight of hydroelectric dam sales.
May 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources