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See an oily sheen in the water? Poke it with a stick to find out if you should report it
Read full article: See an oily sheen in the water? Poke it with a stick to find out if you should report itIf you’re out exploring nature and you find water with an oily sheen on it the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants you to poke it with a stick.
Michigan wants Enbridge to pledge funds in case of oil spill
Read full article: Michigan wants Enbridge to pledge funds in case of oil spillThe twin pipes run along the bottom of the 4-mile-long (6.4-kilometer-wide) Straits of Mackinac, which connects Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. They make up one segment of Enbridge's Line 5, which carries oil and liquids used in propane between Superior, Wisconsin, and Sarnia, Ontario. The agreement with Snyder included a pledge to hold the state financially harmless for any damages from a Line 5 spill. But the deal was signed by Enbridge Energy Company Inc., a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., which is based in Calgary, Alberta. In his letter to the parent company, Eichenger said Enbridge Energy doesn't have the resources to cover costs of a major spill.
Violations persist at Detroit River seawall collapse site
Read full article: Violations persist at Detroit River seawall collapse siteDETROIT Revere Dock was busted months ago after a dock collapsed into the Detroit River leaving a huge hole. The Revere Dock collapsed in November, spilling contaminated soil into the Detroit River. Revere Dock said if their plan is approved, it would take about six months to complete. Officials with the city of Detroit said the company has paid $63,000 to resolve the outstanding violations. Detroit Bulk Storage, who leases the land, still owes the city $62,790.