James Nairne v. Dept of Environment Great Lakes and Energy

If this opinion indicates that it is “FOR PUBLICATION,” it is subject to revision until final publication in the Michigan Appeals Reports. STATE OF MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS JAMES NAIRNE, FOR PUBLICATION January 26, 2026 Petitioner-Appellee, 2:39 PM v No. 367091 Leelanau Circuit Court DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LC No. 2023-011001-AA LAKES, AND ENERGY, Respondent-Appellant. Before: ACKERMAN, P.J., and YOUNG and KOROBKIN, JJ. ACKERMAN, P.J. To obtain a permit to build on a wetland, an applicant must demonstrate that no feasible and prudent alternative exists to the proposed project.…