Citizen's Advisory Workgroup
Introduction
The creation of the Citizen's Advisory Workgroup builds on Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Executive Order 2019-03 (EO), which formalized MPART's mission within the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and directed the agency to increase citizen engagement, transparency, and accountability in the ongoing state efforts to identify PFAS contamination and protect public health.
"In February I signed an executive order establishing MPART as an enduring body that would address the threat of PFAS with the goal of continuing to protect public health and ensure the safety of Michigan's land, air and water," Whitmer said. "Michiganders must be a part of the conversation when it comes to combating PFAS. I'm looking forward to seeing the joint work towards real solutions between MPART and the public. All state government processes should be accessible and transparent, especially when it comes to public health and the environment."
In addition to representing the concerns of communities negatively impacted by PFAS and keeping the public informed, the Citizen's Advisory Workgroup also will provide input and advice to MPART as it continues its mission of identify and mitigating PFAS contamination and protecting the public from exposure risks.
"A critical element of protecting public health is keeping the public informed," said MPART executive director Steve Sliver. "We look forward to hearing from members of the public who want to help their fellow Michiganders stay informed, educated and empowered in our state's ongoing response to PFAS contamination in their communities."
Meeting Materials | CAWG Calendar | Members | Charter | Membership Registration | Assistance
Meeting Date, Resource Type |
Meeting Materials
April 13, 2021 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 59 minutes |
April 13, 2021 Presentation |
April 13, 2021 Agenda |
March 9, 2021 Presentation
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March 9, 2021 Agenda
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March 9, 2021 Meeting Recording - video, 2 hours, 13 minutes |
February 9, 2021 Presentation
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February 9, 2021 Agenda
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January 12, 2021 Presentation
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January 12, 2021 Agenda
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January 12, 2021 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 47 minutes
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December 8, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
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December 8, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 34 minutes
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November 10, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
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November 10, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 35 minutes
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October 13, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
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October 13, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 33 minutes
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September 8, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
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September 8, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 14 minutes
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July 14, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
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July 14, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour 55 minutes
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June 9, 2020 Summary
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June 9, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
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June 9, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour 44 minutes
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May 12, 2020 Summary
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May 12, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
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May 12, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour 34 minutes
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April 14, 2020 Summary
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April 14, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
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April 14, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour 34 minutes
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March 10, 2020 Summary
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March 10, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
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March 10, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour 33 minutes
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February 11, 2020 Summary
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February 11, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
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February 11, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour 34 minutes
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January 21, 2020 Summary
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January 21, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
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January 21, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour 37 minutes
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December 17, 2019 Summary
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December 17, 2019 Presentation and Agenda (updated to correct Oscoda County to Oscoda Township, Iosco County)
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December 17, 2019 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour 38 minutes
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November 13, 2019 Summary - Updated 12/17/2019
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November 13, 2019 Presentatio and Agenda
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November 13, 2019 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour 37 minutes
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MPART Website Redesign Walkthrough - video, 16 minutes
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Meeting Calendar
County
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City/Township
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Name
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List of Members as of March 1, 2021 (by county)
Allegan |
Otsego |
Gale Dugan |
Allegan |
Otsego |
Pam McQueer |
Bay |
Bay City |
Laura Ogar |
Eaton |
Charlotte |
Robert Delaney |
Eaton |
Lansing |
Bradley Venman |
Grand Traverse |
Traverse City |
Charlie Schlinger |
Ingham |
East Lansing |
Lea Dyga |
Ingham |
Williamston |
Kate Gislason |
Iosco |
Oscoda |
Aaron Weed |
Kent |
Ada |
A. J. Birkbeck |
Kent |
Belmont |
Jennifer Carney |
Kent |
Belmont |
Sandy Wynn-Stelt |
Kent |
Comstock Park |
Renae Mata |
Kent |
Grand Rapids |
Patti Baldwin |
Kent |
Rockford |
Kenneth Harvey |
Kent |
Rockford |
Lynn McIntosh |
Livingston |
Brighton |
Elizabeth Hauptman |
Livingston |
Brighton |
Robert Potocki |
Macomb |
Shelby Township |
David Winn |
Menominee |
Menominee |
Daniel Burlingame |
Montcalm |
Pierson |
Daniel Buyze |
Muskegon |
Muskegon |
Matthew Farrar |
Oakland |
Holly |
Mary Blanchard |
Oakland |
Holly |
Stacy Taylor |
Oakland |
Milford |
Christina Schroeder |
Oakland |
Troy |
Tony Spaniola |
Ottawa |
Grand Haven |
Jeffery Dutton |
Ottawa |
Allendale |
Rick Rediske |
Saginaw |
Carrollton Township |
Shellene Thurston |
Washtenaw |
Ann Arbor |
Daniel Brown |
Washtenaw |
Ann Arbor |
Joh Kang |
Washtenaw |
Whitemore Lake |
William Creal |
Wayne |
Dearborn |
David Norwood |
Wayne |
Detroit |
Theresa Landrum |
Wayne |
Grossee Pointe Farms |
Connie Boris |
Wayne |
Wyandotte |
Justin Ptak |
Wexford |
Cadillac |
William Barnett |
Download the list of members.
Charter
The workgroup's draft charter was developed with input from three focus group sessions held with members of the public directly impacted by PFAS contamination in their communities. The draft charter was approved by MPART on September 27, 2019. View the Citizen's Advisory Workgroup Charter.
Membership Registration Form
You must read and understand the workgroup charter before filling out a registration form to be considered for MPART Citizen's Advisory Workgroup membership. Do not fill in the form in your internet browser -- save the document to your computer first, then fill in the form.
MPART has made the form available in three formats for your convenience:
Email to Kelly Ploehn at PloehnK@Michigan.gov
Or, mail to:
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Attn: Kelly Ploehn, MPART
Constitution Hall
525 West Allegan Street
P.O. Box 30473
Lansing, MI 48909-7973
Assistance
If you require assistance in filling out this form, or if you have any questions, the State of Michigan Environmental Assistance Center can be contacted at 800-662-9278 between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday or email anytime to EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov.