Environmental

Public Notice of Significant Effects Statements for the Bad Bird Way Developments

The Tribe is accepting comments for 30 days on the Significant Effects Statements related to the leases of the Bad Bird Way Developments. The statements are linked below. Please submit all comments to liz@glt-nsn.gov by May 1, 2025.

Article II, Section 2.03 of the Business, Agricultural and Residential Leasing Ordinance states that proposed lessees shall identify and all proposed leases be subject to publication and written comments of the significant effects of a proposed lease on the environment. Article VI Section 6.01 requires the lessee or sub-lessee to submit a significant effects statement prior to requesting approval of the lease. These forms identify the information required to assess the significant effects.

About the Environmental Department

The Environmental Department serves current and future generations of the Tribal Community through stewardship of natural resources. This department implements environmental/natural resource educational outreach and executes culturally based conservation projects and services with a forward-thinking approach.

Environmental Department Mission

The mission of the Environmental Department is to promote environmental and human health through conservation and management, improving sustainability of our natural and environmental resources for the next seven generations.

Environmental Department Vision

The Tribe is a leader in environmental stewardship, demonstrated through conservation of natural resources for the next seven generations.

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Committee reviews proposed projects and helps guide program development and decision-making regarding environmental and natural resource areas. The Environmental Committee works in collaboration with the Environmental Department to provide general direction while ensuring that Tribal Council is kept informed.

Committee Members

  • Mason Vernia
  • Kelly Church
  • Alicia Falcon
  • Elise Barber
  • Dameon Pigeon
  • De Facto/ Council Rep- Ed Pigeon

Environmental Staff

Liz Binoniemi-Smith, Environmental Director
Shawn McKenney, Environmental Specialist
Nikki Yargeau, Natural Resource Outreach Coordinator
Warren Zimostrad, Stewardship Specialist
Maria Scarborough, Environmental Technician
Elliot Fair, Environmental Technician

Contact the Environmental Department

269.397.1780
2872 Mission Dr.
Shelbyville, MI 49344