MI HCR0006

Urges the Governor and Department of Environmental Quality to reject Nestlé Waters North America Inc.'s application to increase water withdrawal from 576,000 gallons per day for bottled water production under the Ice Mountain brand, representing a 60 percent increase over current withdrawal levels.

Identifies concerns that the increased withdrawal in Osceola County would impact coldwater trout streams (Chippewa Creek and Twin Creek flowing into the Muskegon River) by reducing streamflow, raising water temperatures, and affecting nearby wetlands and wildlife habitat.

Cites insufficient analysis in Nestlé's application, noting over-reliance on hydrologic models rather than pump tests and actual data collection, and failure to fully assess potential impacts on threatened and endangered species.

References Nestlé's improper accounting of withdrawal impacts 14 years prior and notes the Legislature established specific standards for bottled water withdrawal applications in 2006 and 2008 that the current application fails to meet.

Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor and the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality.