Nessel Receives High Grade For Work Protecting Natural Resources

MICHIGAN — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has been given a high grade from the Michigan League of Conservation Voters for her work protecting Michigan's natural resources against environmental issues in the state, the MLCV announced Monday.

In fact, Nessel received the highest possible grade: An "A."

“Michigan’s natural resources are a valuable asset to not only the people of the Great Lakes region but the world, and I am grateful for the positive recognition from the Michigan League of Conservation Voters,” Nessel said in a statement. “While I have made protecting Michigan’s natural resources a top priority in my work as Attorney General, these efforts would not be possible without the hardworking people I have in my Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Division.

"These professional litigators have provided exceptional service during a unique period of our country’s history, putting Michigan on sound legal footing to face the challenges posed by corporations that disregard public health concerns and environmental adversaries in the federal government.”

The MLCV is a nonpartisan organization that endorses pro-conservation candidates for political office, according to its website, with a goal of making Michigan a leader in environmental protection and conservation.

Michigan AG office received 17 positive rankings for various actions taken under Nessel’s watch as part of the MLCV scorecard. She received zero neutral or negative rankings.

The MLCV scorecard highlighted several actions from the office, including the steps taken to decommission Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline, filing lawsuits against PFAS manufacturers, reaching a multimillion settlement with Wolverine Worldwide and pushing back against the Trump administration for its efforts that would weaken clean air and water standards, among others.

“Monitoring the Attorney General’s office and sharing (its) work with Michiganders is vital in ensuring the office is held accountable for protecting clean air and water, our public health, and our natural resources,” the MLCV website states. “Our ‘How Green is Your Attorney General’ tool tracks and grades all actions by Attorney General Nessel and her office relevant to protecting our environment, re-energizing our economy, and moving Michigan forward.”