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About Jim Malewitz

Jim Malewitz reports on the environment for Bridge. Based in Lansing, but with plans to scour both peninsulas, he is looking for stories about how public policy, climate change and other phenomena affect the state’s trove of natural resources – all while leaders tout the “Pure Michigan” brand.

Entries by Jim Malewitz

Here’s what Gretchen Whitmer’s new PFAS water rules mean for Michigan

October 16, 2019/in Great Lakes/by Jim Malewitz

Michigan has taken a major step toward regulating dangerous PFAS chemicals in drinking water supplies. By Jim Malewitz, Bridge Magazine Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last week formally proposed limits on seven types of PFAS that would apply to about 2,700 public water systems around Michigan. The announcement came seven months after she directed her Department of […]

Jim Malewitz reports on the environment for Bridge. Based in Lansing, but with plans to scour both peninsulas, he is looking for stories about how public policy, climate change and other phenomena affect the state’s trove of natural resources – all while leaders tout the “Pure Michigan” brand.

Whitmer orders Michigan to set PFAS standards, setting up clash with GOP

March 27, 2019/in Groundwater/by Jim Malewitz

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has kickstarted efforts to set a statewide standard for PFAS, hazardous chemicals that are increasingly befouling Michigan waters.

Jim Malewitz reports on the environment for Bridge. Based in Lansing, but with plans to scour both peninsulas, he is looking for stories about how public policy, climate change and other phenomena affect the state’s trove of natural resources – all while leaders tout the “Pure Michigan” brand.

Gov. Snyder signs Michigan lame-duck bills opposed by environmentalists

January 2, 2019/in Water News/by Jim Malewitz

New legislation may impact Michigan’s response to PFAS contamination.

Jim Malewitz reports on the environment for Bridge. Based in Lansing, but with plans to scour both peninsulas, he is looking for stories about how public policy, climate change and other phenomena affect the state’s trove of natural resources – all while leaders tout the “Pure Michigan” brand.

Republicans: Michigan shouldn’t regulate more strictly than Washington

December 10, 2018/in Water News/by Jim Malewitz

By Jim Malewitz, Bridge Magazine

Jim Malewitz reports on the environment for Bridge. Based in Lansing, but with plans to scour both peninsulas, he is looking for stories about how public policy, climate change and other phenomena affect the state’s trove of natural resources – all while leaders tout the “Pure Michigan” brand.

Michigan waited years to heed warnings on PFAS dangers, expert says

November 13, 2018/in Groundwater, WEF/by Jim Malewitz

By Jim Malewitz, Bridge Magazine

Jim Malewitz reports on the environment for Bridge. Based in Lansing, but with plans to scour both peninsulas, he is looking for stories about how public policy, climate change and other phenomena affect the state’s trove of natural resources – all while leaders tout the “Pure Michigan” brand.

Minnesota has fought PFAS for years. Here’s how its plan can help Michigan

October 17, 2018/in Water News/by Jim Malewitz

FLINT — Gov. Rick Snyder says Michigan is the nation’s leader in responding to PFAS, harmful industrial chemicals regulators are increasingly finding in Michigan waters. “We’re doing things that no other states are doing in our nation,” the Republican told reporters in late August. “We’re helping lead the national effort.” Actually, Minnesota has been there […]

Jim Malewitz reports on the environment for Bridge. Based in Lansing, but with plans to scour both peninsulas, he is looking for stories about how public policy, climate change and other phenomena affect the state’s trove of natural resources – all while leaders tout the “Pure Michigan” brand.

Michigan PFAS by the numbers: How much is unsafe?

September 25, 2018/in Drinking Water, Great Lakes, Groundwater, Pollution, Water Management, Water Policy & Politics, Water Quality/by Jim Malewitz

Confusion runs rampant about PFAS dangers. The federal government and states can’t agree on how much is unsafe for states. Here’s a primer on what’s known so far.

Jim Malewitz reports on the environment for Bridge. Based in Lansing, but with plans to scour both peninsulas, he is looking for stories about how public policy, climate change and other phenomena affect the state’s trove of natural resources – all while leaders tout the “Pure Michigan” brand.