In Michigan, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) distributes Areas of Concern (AOC) funding to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). EGLE then works with local AOC public advisory councils (PACs) to identify plans that can be funded and remediated within specific AOCs. The PACs are responsible for engaging the community in the process; since this piece is lacking, the MEC will restore community engagement in the remediation process by establishing connections to green spaces to foster long-term collaboration of remediated areas.
Michigan Environmental Council
2305-152094
2023