Michigan's Groundwater and the Public Trust Doctrine

Authors

Shay Elbaum, University of Michigan Law SchoolFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2022

Abstract

In March, legislators introduced a package of bills in the Michigan House of Representatives that would apply the public trust doctrine to the state’s groundwater. But what is the public trust doctrine and why does it matter if it applies to Michigan groundwater? This column provides an overview of the public trust doctrine and its application to groundwater, a summary of the bills now being considered, and resources for tracking their progress.

Comments

Reproduced with permission.

Recommended Citation

Elbaum, Shay. "Michigan's Groundwater and the Public Trust Doctrine." Mich. B.J. 101, no. 6 (2022): 40-41.