by Alan Hahn | Oct 26, 2018 | Blog
Above all other environmental issues in the United States, clean water is most important to Americans. Although waters in the U.S. are “dramatically” cleaner than they used to be, these gains have come at tremendous financial burden and, still, there’s much to do....
by Mark Resch | Oct 12, 2018 | Blog
In late August, we sent an environmental regulatory alert to our clients. Based on feedback from our clients and trade groups in Michigan, it was becoming evident that the State was stepping up environmental enforcement efforts, including more frequent, unannounced...
by Mark Resch | Sep 26, 2018 | Blog
My colleague recently took a call from an anxious small-business owner (somewhere in the Midwest). Someone doing utility work on his property came to his office and said, “You’ve got to come outside and see what I found.” With no idea what he might find and feeling...
by Alan Hahn | Sep 11, 2018 | Blog
A little over a year ago, we shared the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Draft Strategic Plan and that one of their three goals was “cooperative federalism” rather than a top down management/regulatory approach. This was a significant change in the philosophy...