The Mackinac Center's Property Rights Network is dedicated to preserving and expanding private property rights in Michigan by elevating public awareness of these rights and how to protect them; encouraging policymakers to respect property rights when crafting laws and regulations; and identifying, organizing and supporting concerned property owners, thereby establishing an effective statewide property-rights coalition.

Russ Harding and Bruce Walker of the Mackinac Center's Property Rights Network are interviewed by Kathy Hoekstra. Property Rights Network Promo Property rights are not guaranteed. They must be fought for and never surrendered. Restoring Our Heritage of Property Rights America’s Founders created a system of government designed to protect property rights... Hart Enterprises: A Wetland Case Study This study analyzes a dispute between Hart Enterprises Inc., a medical device manufacturer located north of Grand Rapids, and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Private Property Rights Under Attack The ownership and use of private property is a fundamental right that distinguishes us as a free people... Property Owners Hit by Regulatory Takings Deserve Compensation The most widely reported story regarding this year’s election results was... Great Lakes Directional Drilling Ban Should be Lifted Perhaps it takes $4 a gallon gasoline to restore reason to U.S. energy policy... Reforming Property Forfeiture Laws to Protect Citizens’ Rights The Framers of the United States Constitution understood that freedom depends... Veto of Dioxin Testing Bill State’s dioxin approach “disregards sound science and property rights”... House-Passed Legislation Threatens Michigan’s Water Rights Legislation just passed by the Michigan House of Representatives would result in massive...

BOARDMAN RIVER DAMS: Episodes 1 & 2 Summary: Removal of dams on the Boardman River threaten individuals' private property rights. Episode 1, Episode 2 UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES OF 'SMART GROWTH' Summary: An interview with Dr. Sanford Ikeda of SUNY-Purchase College. THE DAVID WOLF WETLANDS DISPUTE Summary: July 12, 2008, David and Beverly Wolf have been restricted from building their retirement home because of strict MDEQ regulation. DEED RESTRICTION  Summary: May 16, 2008, Mackinac Center, Charlie Curtis says his property is worthless because of DEQ restrictions. KING OF THE WIND FARMS DISPUTE  Summary: Nov. 12, 2007, Mackinac Center, King of the Wind Farms representatives discuss the difficulties they experienced with local government and Michigan... KING OF THE WIND FARMS DISPUTE CONTINUES  Summary: Sept. 23, 2008, The Michaels family and others comment on the dispute. THE HART ENTERPRISES WETLANDS DISPUTE Summary: Oct. 9, 2007, Mackinac Center, The state apparently thinks “wetlands” include a half-acre plot of land that sits between a parking lot and an expressway... SPIES FIELD DISPUTE  Summary: Oct. 31, 2008, Hired to renovate an athletic field in Menominee, Mich., contractors Joe Krygoski and Dale Pape uncovered toxic waste — and found themselves the target of a Hollywood-style investigation. Support the Property Rights Network! Your contribution can be matched dollar-for-dollar through a generous grant.