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Michigan
Environmental Report
Volume 20 . Number 3
June 2002
PURPOSE
Founded in 1980,
MEC is a coalition of over 60 environmental, public health, and faith-based
organizations with nearly 200,000 individual members. For over
20 years, MEC has provided a voice at the State Capitol. In addition
to serving as a clearinghouse of environmental information, MEC develops
public policy, educates elected officials and the public, and provides
training and support to member organizations.
The Michigan
Environmental Report is an official publication of the Michigan Environmental
Council. Copyright 2002.
SUBSCRIBE
OFFICERS
Chairperson
Chris Graham,
Michigan Natural Areas Council
Vice
Chair
Vicki Levengood,
National Environmental Trust
Vice Chair
Kathryn Savoie, Ph.D.,
ACCESS
Treasurer
Tanya Cabala,
Lake Michigan Federation
Secretary
Brian Imus,
PIRGIM
OFFICERS
President
Lana Pollack
Policy Director
James Clift
Associate Director
Patrick Diehl
Land Programs Director
Conan Smith
Land Programs Asst.
Brad Garmon
Office Manager
Judy Bearup
Member Services Director
Michele Scarborough
Policy Specialist
Isaac Elnecave
Development Specialist
Natalia Petraszczuk
Policy Specialist
Dusty Fancher
Policy Advisor
Dave Dempsey
Environmental Campaign Coordinator
Wendi Tilden
Project Assistant
Kristin Brooks
Computer Services Assistant
Ben Holcomb
MER Design & Layout
Rose Homa
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Stand
up for Michigan's water!
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This
summer, several MEC member groups are embarking on a
campaign to raise lawmaker awareness of the importance
of environmental enforcement in protecting our water
resources. They're fighting to protect our beaches,
ensure safe drinking water, prevent water diversions
from the Great Lakes basin and stop the release of toxic
chemicals into our waterways.
Unfortunately,
at a time when our growing population is placing a greater
stress on our water systems, programs designed to protect
our water resources are suffering from inadequate staffing,
improper oversight and a lack of leadership. More and
more pollution from industrial facilities, sewer spills
and uncontrolled run off is threatening our lakes, rivers
and wetlands. Budget shortfalls are making enforcement
even more difficult.
Michigan's
lakes, rivers and wetlands are a priceless natural resource
used for recreation, fishing and tourism. And millions
rely on the quality of Michigan's water for drinking
and irrigation for agriculture (one of the state's largest
industries). These water resources make our state a
better place to live, and for that reason, Michiganders
take pride and feel a sense of responsibility to protect
this valuable resource.
Join
others in standing up for Michigan's water-contact PIRGIM's
Brian Imus at Briani99@aol.com or (734) 662-6597 to
learn more.
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