Articles tagged as: Lake Michigan
August 11, 2020
ELPC: New Violations Show ArcelorMittal Hasn't Solved Its Problems
The Environmental Law & Policy Center identified at least 15 times this summer where ArcelorMittal discharged more pollutants into the water than its permit allows.
Read MoreApril 27, 2020
Erosion Lawsuit Questions How We Should Protect The Lake Michigan Shoreline
Erosion along Lake Michigan is pitting neighbor against neighbor in Indiana. While some want to build barriers to protect their property along the lake, others want to block those efforts.
Read MoreApril 27, 2020
Rising Water Threatens The Great Lakes Shoreline Too
As sea levels rise, the nation's Atlantic and Pacific coastlines are eroding putting homes and businesses in jeopardy. But climate change also is increasing erosion on what's called the nation's "third coast" the Great Lakes shoreline.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2020
Ogden Dunes To Spend $150K For Lake Michigan Erosion Repairs
The Indiana town along Lake Michigan has approved spending $150,000 for expert input and emergency repairs to protect homes from sliding into the water.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2020
Lake Michigan Beach Access Language Added To Bill Headed To Governor
Legislation that secures the public's right to access Lake Michigan beaches in front of private property is back on the table.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2020
Indiana Community Battling Shoreline Erosion Files Lawsuit
Ogden Dunes residents argue protections previously installed are exposed to Lake Michigan and at least one section of a steel wall is failing.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2020
Holcomb Orders Action On Erosion Along Lake Michigan
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order on Thursday to help cities along Lake Michigan experiencing erosion.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2020
Lake Michigan Beach Access Bills Die In Legislative Session
Residents who live near Lake Michigan are unlikely to get clarity this year on who can use beaches in front of private property and for what purpose.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2020
Debate Over Lake Michigan Beach Access Lives On In State Bill
A House bill seeks to challenge an Indiana Supreme Court decision that secured the public's right to use Lake Michigan beaches that are in front of private property.
Read MoreNovember 26, 2019
U.S. Steel Has Fourth Spill This Year Right After Issuing Revised Consent Decree
The company reported the release to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management on Wednesday night.
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