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Citizen's Advisory Workgroup
Citizen's Advisory Workgroup
On July 13, 2021, the Citizen's Advisory Workgroup (CAWG) presented a
finalized Public Notification Recommendation Memo
to MPART for consideration.
MPART's February 4, 2022 response to the CAWG
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."
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.
Meeting Materials
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2022
- July 12, 2022 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 56 minutes
- July 12, 2022 Meeting Presentation
- July 12, 2022 Agenda
- June 14, 2022 Meeting Recording - video, 2 hours, 3 minutes
- June 14, 2022 Meeting Presentation
- June 14, 2022 Agenda
- June 14, 2022 MPART CAWG Voting Procedure Draft
- May 10, 2022 Meeting Recording - video, 2 hours, 9 minutes
- May 10, 2022 Presentation
- May 10, 2022 Agenda
- May 10, 2022 Eagle Ottawa Newaygo Farms - Site Review (Rediske)
- May 10, 2022 Eagle Ottawa Newaygo Farms April 26, 2022 Presentation
- March 8, 2022 Meeting Recording - video, 2 hours, 6 minutes
- March 8, 2022 Presentation
- March 8, 2022 Agenda
- February 8, 2022 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 53 minutes
- February 8, 2022 Presentation
- February 8, 2022 Agenda
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2021
- Action Items Generated During December 14, 2021 CAWG Meeting
- CAWG Structure Feedback
- December 14, 2021 Meeting Recording - video, 2 hours, 5 minutes
- December 14, 2021 Presentation
- December 14, 2021 Agenda
- October 12, 2021 Meeting Recording - video, 2 hours, 2 minutes
- October 12, 2021 Presentation
- October 12, 2021 Agenda
- September 14, 2021 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 46 minutes
- September 14, 2021 Presentation
- September 14, 2021 Agenda
- July 13, 2021 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 41 minutes
- July 13, 2021 Presentation
- July 13, 2021 Agenda
- June 8, 2021 Meeting Recording - video, 2 hours, 4 minutes
- June 8, 2021 Presentation
- June 8, 2021 Agenda
- May 11, 2021 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 43 minutes
- May 11, 2021 Presentation
- May 11, 2021 Agenda
- April 13, 2021 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 59 minutes
- April 13, 2021 Presentation
- April 13, 2021 Agenda
- March 9, 2021 Meeting Recording - video, 2 hours, 13 minutes
- March 9, 2021 Presentation
- March 9, 2021 Agenda
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2020
- December 8, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 34 minutes
- December 8, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
- November 10, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 35 minutes
- November 10, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
- October 13, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 33 minutes
- October 13, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
- September 8, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 14 minutes
- September 8, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
- June 9, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 44 minutes
- June 9, 2020 Summary
- June 9, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
- May 12, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 34 minutes
- May 12, 2020 Summary
- May 12, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
- April 14, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 34 minutes
- April 14, 2020 Summary
- April 14, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
- March 10, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 33 minutes
- March 10, 2020 Summary
- March 10, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
- February 11, 2020 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 34 minutes
- February 11, 2020 Summary
- February 11, 2020 Presentation and Agenda
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2019
- December 17, 2019 Meeting Recording - video, 1 hour, 38 minutes
- December 17, 2019 Summary
- December 17, 2019 Presentation and Agenda (updated to correct Oscoda County to Oscoda Township, Iosco County)
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Members
County City/Township Name Allegan Otsego Gale Dugan Allegan Otsego Pam McQueer Bay Bay City Laura Ogar Eaton Lansing Bradley Venman Grand Traverse Traverse City Charlie Schlinger Ingham East Lansing Lea Dyga Kent Belmont Sandy Wynn-Stelt Kent Grand Rapids Gail Mancewicz Kent Grand Rapids Patti Baldwin Kent Grand Rapids Tyler Essenberg Kent Rockford Kenneth Harvey Kent Rockford Lynn McIntosh Livingston Brighton Elizabeth Hauptman Livingston Brighton Robert Potocki Livingston Brighton Richard Burns Macomb Shelby Township David Winn Marquette Marquette Margaret Brumm Menominee Menominee Daniel Burlingame Muskegon Muskegon Matthew Farrar Oakland Ferndale Jeremy Welsch 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
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:
- Fillable .pdf Form (to email)
- Fillable .docx Form (to email)
- Print form (to mail)
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.