ELR Citation: ELR 20195
No(s). 2331 (Mich. Cir. Ct. Nov 10, 1972)

Michigan has authority under its Environmental Protection Act to regulate the alleged treaty right of Indians to fish in Lake Michigan in a reasonable and non-discriminatory manner when necessary to conserve fish as a natural resource.

Counsel for Plaintiff
Robert H. Gillette
Wheeler, Upham, Bryant, & Uhl
620 Old Kent Building
Grand Rapids, MI 49502

Counsel for Defendants
Frank J. Kelly State Att'y General
7 Story Office Building
Lansing, MI 48933

Frank C. Hanson
Neal & Grier
401 Center Street
South Haven, MI 49090

William J. James, Director
U.P. Legal Services, Inc.
213 West Spruce Street
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783