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Sept. 1, 1997
Gov. Engler appoints State Appeals Court Judge Clifford Taylor, a property rights activist, to the Michigan
Supreme Court.
Oct. 17, 1997
The state issues a permit to Shanty Creek Resort in Antrim Co. to pump millions of gallons of water from the
Cedar River, a blue-ribbon trout stream, to irrigate a golf course and make snow for ski hills.
Oct. 28, 1997
The MI Environmental Science Board recommends an "aggressive environmental impact assessment" and
greater citizen and local government participation before directional drilling occurs on the Great Lakes coast.
Nov. 5, 1997
Ruling in a lawsuit brought by Friends of the Cedar River, Antrim Co. Circuit Court Judge Thomas Power
says the Shanty Creek water diversion permit may be unlawful, and blocks the golf course construction
pending a full trial.
Dec. 2, 1997
In response to pressure from the EPA, Gov. Engler signs amendments to the Self-Audit Privilege and
Immunity Act restoring most corporate liability and specifying that pollution information required under
existing laws cannot be kept secret.
Dec. 8, 1997
Ingham Co. Circuit Court Judge James Giddings rules that Gov. Engler's bid to use $31 million from selling
federal oil and gas tax credits to clean up contaminated sites is unconstitutional.
January 1998
A group of DNR and DEQ retirees forms the Michigan Resource Stewards to challenge Lansing's trading of
environmental stewardship for unhindered economic development.
Jan. 5, 1998
Attorney General Frank Kelley files a lawsuit against Terra Energy to recover more than $2 million in
royalties for drilling on public lands. Terra denies wrongdoing and countersues the state.
Jan. 29, 1998
In his State of the State speech, Gov. Engler proposes a $500 million "Clean Michigan" bond to clean up sites
contaminated by toxic pollution, protect drinking water, rebuild urban waterfronts, and upgrade state parks.
March 10, 1998
The Public Service Commission refuses Walter Zaremba's application to build a pipeline across state land
from his proposed well in the Jordan Valley. The decision ends Mr. Zaremba's bid to drill for Antrim gas there.
March 16, 1998
Friends of the Cedar River and Shanty Creek Resort settle their lawsuit.
March 24, 1998
The MI Supreme Court rules that the state's denial of a wetlands permit to K&K Construction was not a
"taking" because it did not deprive the company of the economically beneficial uses of its property.
March 26-30, 1998
After a tour of Maryland, MI Farm Bureau representatives urge lawmakers to adopt Smart Growth initiatives
to prevent sprawl and protect farmland.
March 31, 1998
Ending a decade-long legal battle, the MI Supreme Court blocks The Homestead Resort from filling in
wetlands along the Crystal River.
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