Great Lakes
We must protect our beautiful Great Lakes. In addition to being home to plants and wildlife, they also support our fishing and tourism industry, and are a source of drinking water. I am a member of the Great Lakes Task Force, dedicated to advancing policies and programs that protect environmental quality throughout the Great Lakes basin.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA):
“I’m proud the House once again passed a bipartisan Water Resources Development Act. This legislation continues important federal commitments to our nation’s ports, harbors, and inland waterways that are key to growing our economy and protecting our communities.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement after the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s markup and unanimous passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA):
“I’m proud the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee once again came together to advance a bipartisan WRDA. This legislation continues the important federal commitments to our nation’s ports, harbors, and inland waterways that are key to growing our economy and protecting our communities.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement after Ontario Power Generation (OPG) announced it no longer plans to store nuclear waste near Lake Huron:
“It is welcomed news OPG finally halted their plans to build a nuclear waste dump on the shore of Lake Huron. Stopping construction on this irresponsible project has been a priority of mine since I first came to Congress.
Shelby Township, MI – On Wednesday, January 15th the Office of Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) will host a workshop in partnership with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to raise awareness and prepare residents for the high-water levels expected this spring. This workshop will provide residents with the tools and resources necessary to prepare for the upcoming season.
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WHAT: Workshop with Michigan Department of EGLE on Expected High Water Levels
Washington – Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers finalized a plan to keep Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes.
Washington – Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement after the DNA of six Asian carp was detected miles from the shore of Lake Michigan.
Shelby Township, Mich. – Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement this morning after President Donald Trump pledged support to full funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), and to upgrading the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement this afternoon regarding the Soo Locks modernization project and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) in the president’s budget proposal.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s unveil of its “Action Plan” on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the follow statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released its final Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study – Brandon Road Integrated Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Statement.