Michigan’s effort to seal abandoned oil and gas wells has received a major funding boost through a $25 million Department of the Interior grant. Made possible by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021 (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 40601, the IIJA stimulus funding includes three tranches of money that states can apply for including an initial grant of up to $25 million, a formula grant, and regulatory improvement grant. The Jablonski 01 orphan oil well, formerly operated by Northeastern Energy Corporation, in Casco Township, St. Clair County.    “We need to use every available resource to protect drinking water for Michiganders,” said Governor Gretchen…