Michigan SB0711 amends water pollution control laws to enhance water resource protection and flood control.

Michigan SB0711 amends Section 3103 of the 1994 Public Act 451 to strengthen water resource protection and flood control measures. The bill mandates the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to protect and conserve water resources, control pollution of surface and underground waters, and enforce water pollution control laws. It also allows the department to conduct surveys, studies, and investigations related to water use and cooperate with other governments. The department is required to assist flood control districts and present evidence during hearings.

Michigan SB0711 amends water pollution control laws to enhance water resource protection and flood control.

Michigan SB0711 amends Section 3103 of the 1994 Public Act 451 to strengthen water resource protection and flood control measures. The bill mandates the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to protect and conserve water resources, control pollution of surface and underground waters, and enforce water pollution control laws. It also allows the department to conduct surveys, studies, and investigations related to water use and cooperate with other governments. The department is required to assist flood control districts and present evidence during hearings.