Gretchen Whitmer on Environment

Agreed to EPA takeover of contaminated groundwater plume

It's time to rebuild Michigan's water infrastructure

We've kept moving forward on water infrastructure. Last year, I announced the MI Clean Water plan, a $500 million investment in Michigan's water infrastructure. Direct dollars to communities for safe, clean water to residents. And it supports over 7,500 Michigan jobs. It's time for the legislature to pass these bills so we can start rebuilding Michigan's water infrastructure. I will keep working so every family in Michigan has clean, safe water.

Michigan is defined by water; up to us to protect it

Protect the Great Lakes. Not just for our rich heritage, their pristine beauty, or the nearly one million jobs they help generate for our state, but because it is our responsibility as the stewards of over 20% of earth's freshwater and the groundwater that goes with it. Climate change has impacted our lakes by lowering water tables and stimulating massive algae blooms. We must also do more to prevent a more aggressive spread of invasive species like Asian carp and lampreys. We in Michigan are defined by our water, and it's up to us to protect it.

Environmental policy based on science

Preserve open space; clean up contaminated sites

Whitmer supports the following principles regarding the environment.
• Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology.
• Use state funds to clean up former industrial and commercial sites that are contaminated, unused, or abandoned.
• Support funding for open space preservation.
• Enact environmental regulations even if they are stricter than federal law.
• Prohibit the hunting of mourning doves in Michigan.