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EGLE is starting another round of input on implementation of the Michigan Healthy Climate Plan (Michigan.gov/MiHealthyClimatePlan). For this session, we are soliciting input on the priorities across the action areas under “Protect Michigan’s Land and Water,” (working lands/agriculture), including these priority actions to meet our climate goals:

• As a part of the national ‘America the Beautiful’ initiative, protect 30 percent of Michigan’s land and water by 2030 to naturally capture GHG emissions, while maintaining and improving recreational opportunities for all Michiganders, expanding access in disproportionately impacted communities, and protecting biodiversity.

• Develop initiatives to support farmers in adopting best management practices to improve soil health, store carbon, and utilize other greenhouse gas emissions, while also protecting water quality.

• Create programs to catalyze and accelerate the transition to cleaner technologies like electric and hydrogen fuel-cell farm equipment. Each virtual listening session will begin with a brief introduction by EGLE on the MI Healthy Climate Plan goals related to the specific action area.

We will then open it up for public comment, where those who wish to comment will have three minutes each. Feedback received in these sessions will serve to organize and influence near- and long-term greenhouse gas reduction measures.

Register for this free webinar HERE.