Michigan
Environmental Report

Volume 20 . Number 6
December 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 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.

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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

Special Projects Coodinator

Brad Garmon

Office Manager
 
Judy Bearup

Member Services Director

Michele Scarborough

Policy Specialist

David Gard

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



 

December 2002

COVER STORIES:
Granholm's win sets stage for major DEQ, DNR changes
Proposal 2-Voters send another strong message to Lansing

PRESIDENTS COLUMN:
Faith and transporation choice

POLLUTION PREVENTION
Citizens demand to be heard
Muhammad Ali fights for kids

OPEN GOVERNMENT
New legislative leadership could mean cleaner air and water for Michigan

LAND STEWARDSHIP
Groups renew bid to pass planning reforms
Sharing the long trail ahead
Making inroads in context sensitive design

FUND RAISING
MEC annual fundraiser success
Thank you, 2002 donors

CLEAN WATER
Protecting the White River Watershed
Battle over Nestle water withdrawal continues
Citizen groups win lawsuit

ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY
Protecting inland lakes and streams; citizens succeed

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Urban Options demonstrates common sense efficiencies

SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT/ECONOMY
MEC members plan coordinated campaign opportunities
Labor, environmentalists come togehter on climate change

Green guru visits Lansing
Bioneers conference success

OUTDOORS
Kirtland's warbler population near historic highs

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Past Issues:

October 2002

August 2002

June 2002

April 2002

February 2002




 

 

 

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