News
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Find your natural resource conservation voice!
Published on February 11, 2020
Take the next step in conservation by engaging decision makers in natural resource issues. -
December 2015 landowner oil and gas newsletter available
Published on March 16, 2016
A brief summary of articles from the December 2015 newsletter. -
The Michigan Dormant Mineral Act: Retaining severed oil and gas rights
Published on March 8, 2016
According to the Act, severed mineral rights can revert to the current surface owner. -
County register of deeds duties: Part 2
Published on November 18, 2015
The Guide to Michigan County Government is a great source of detailed information about the structure, function, and services provided by counties in Michigan. -
Crude oil supplies appear stable for the future
Published on July 27, 2015
Despite widespread conflict in the Middle East, world supplies and prices of crude oil are stable. -
Got an oil or gas well on your property that is not paying you a royalty?
Published on May 21, 2015
Lease negotiation is one tool to reduce the likelihood of not paying the landowner when an oil and gas well may be present. -
Chesapeake Energy Ordered to Pay Michigan Landowner/Mineral Owners Disputed Oil and Gas Lease Bonus
Published on May 15, 2015
Landowners who are eligible for the settlement will be notified by mail from the Attorney General’s Office. -
Hydraulic fracturing integrated assessment is excellent resource for local officials
Published on March 11, 2015
A new draft report about hydraulic fracturing state-level policy options provides excellent background for local planning officials trying to address local oil and gas development issues. -
Landowner survey determines impacts of oil and gas leasing negotiation efforts Part 2: Lease royalty
Published on October 23, 2014
Results of a survey sent by Michigan State University Extension in 2013 to 130 landowners in 19 Michigan counties determines their activities in oil and gas leasing negotiation regarding the lease royalty. -
Landowners determine impacts of oil and gas leasing negotiation efforts in survey
Published on October 10, 2014
Results of a survey sent to 130 landowners in 19 Michigan counties determines their activities in oil and gas leasing and their sources of assistance information.