As Washtenaw County communities manage growth and heavier rain, the Huron River Watershed Council is warning that a group of wetland bills moving through Lansing could make those challenges harder to handle.
HRWC says the proposals could weaken protections for wetlands that slow runoff, reduce flooding, filter pollution and protect local waterways.
In written testimony to the House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee, HRWC opposed House Bills 5082, 5501, 5502, 5536 and 5556. The bills are at different points in the legislative process. HB 5501 and HB 5536 have passed the House and were referred to the Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee. HB 5082 and HB 5502 were placed on third reading in the House on June 23…