News
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Energy, water and land use: How do they affect each other in a changing climate?
Published on July 18, 2014
Water supply, land use and energy production are all impacted by climate change. How these three sectors interact complicate climate change mitigation and adaptation decisions. -
Google Earth is an excellent tool for landowners
Published on July 18, 2014
Landowners can create excellent and useful maps of their property using the freely-available Google Earth program. -
Michigan Crude Oil and Petroleum Act 16 of 1929 amended in April, 2014: Part 2
Published on June 23, 2014
The amended act includes pre-empting local jurisdictions from restricting carbon dioxide pipelines for enhanced recovery of hydrocarbons. -
June 2014 Landowner Oil and Gas Newsletter
Published on June 20, 2014
The June 2014 issue of the Landowner Oil and Gas newsletter features FracFocus, and a Michigan Crude Oil and Petroleum Act 16 amendment. -
Michigan Crude Oil And Petroleum Act 16 of 1929 Amended in April, 2014: Part 1
Published on June 18, 2014
Amended Act 16 expands the law so it applies to pipelines carrying carbon dioxide used in hydrocarbon “enhanced recovery” operations. -
FracFocus is a useful information source about hydraulic fracturing chemicals
Published on June 4, 2014
The national FracFocus website helps landowners and local officials learn more about high volume hydraulic fracturing chemicals used in Michigan. Well drillers may soon be required to post information on that site. -
Background drinking water testing before oil and gas development: What should a landowner do?
Published on June 4, 2014
Homeowners concerned about potential impacts of nearby oil and gas development on their personal drinking water well should consider testing their wells before drilling begins to establish baseline data. -
USDA REAP grant applications sought to implement energy conservation practices, bioenergy projects
Published on May 9, 2014
Attention REAP applicants, installers, partners and grant writers – it’s time to apply for grant dollars and low interest loans to implement energy conservation practices. -
Offers to sell mineral rights should be considered carefully: Part 2
Published on April 16, 2014
Landowners and mineral owners in Michigan are receiving offers to sell rather than lease their mineral rights. Part 1 defined “mineral property” and “partnering together” with the buyer. -
Offers to sell mineral rights should be considered carefully: Part 1
Published on April 16, 2014
Landowners and mineral owners in Michigan are receiving offers to sell rather than lease their mineral rights. There are many things to consider both short term and long term when evaluating the sale of mineral rights.