State and Federal Resources

Your State and Federal senators and representatives need to hear from you! You can make a difference by taking action on the current legislation and issues. Together we can succeed in preserving our "up north" heritage - a tradition built around our magnificent waters.

Michigan Executive

Michigan State Legislature

Senator Wayne Schmidt - 37th District
Rep. Ken Borton – District 105 (Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and, Otsego Counties)
Rep. John Damoose – District 107 (Emmet, Mackinac, and Chippewa Counties)
Rep. Larry Inman – District 104 (Grand Traverse County)
Rep. Sue Allor - District 106 (Alpena, Presque Isle, Alcona, Iosco Counties, and part of Cheboygan County)
Michigan House of Representatives
Michigan State Senate
Michigan Legislature Committee Meetings
How does a bill become a law?
Michigan Legislature Bill Search

State Resources

Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) homepage
MiWaters - A State of Michigan web-based permitting and compliance database for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), stormwater, groundwater discharge, aquatic nuisance control, Part 41 construction, and land and water interface permits.
EGLE/USACE joint permit application site
EGLE Wetlands site
EGLE Marinas site
EGLE Office of Oil, Gas, and Minerals
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
Michigan Office of the Great Lakes
Michigan Invasive Species
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership

Michigan's Federal Delegation

Michigan’s 117th Congressional Delegation
Senator Gary Peters
Senator Debbie Stabenow
Representative Jack Bergman - Michigan's 1st District
United States Senate
United States House of Representatives
Congress.gov | Library of Congress – to find current Legislative Activities and federal bills

Federal Resources

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) homepage
EPA Water page
EPA Wetlands page
How's My Waterway | Water Data and Tools | US EPA – get information about the condition of your local waters
EPA Nonpoint Source Pollution page
EPA Underground Injection Control page
EPA Hydraulic Fracturing
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - CoastWatch Great Lakes page
NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) homepage
USACE Detroit District
US Geological Survey (USGS) homepage
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Upper Midwest Water Science Center
Asian Carp Coordinating Committee
Great Lakes Fishery Commission