Michigan
Environmental Report

Volume 22 . Number 2
April 2004

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 2004.

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OFFICERS

Chairperson

Chris Graham,
Michigan Natural Areas Council

Vice Chair 
Vicki Levengood,
National Environmental Trust

Vice Chair 
Terry Miller,
Lone Tree Council


Treasurer   
Tom Leonard,
West Michigan Environmental Action Council

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

Policy Advisor 

Dave Dempsey

Communications & Development Associate
Amber Shinn

Environmental Campaign Coordinator
 
Wendi Tilden

ECCO Field Director
 
Stephanie Anderson

Land Programs Assistant 
Ben Stupka

MER Design & Layout 

Rose Homa




 

February 2004

PRESIDENTS COLUMN

Michigan's Environment, Economy Must Go Hand-in-Hand

LAND STEWARDSHIP

A Troubling New Mining Era Dawning in the Upper Peninsula
Creating Cool at a Conference?
Local Activists Struggle Against Poor Transportation Planning
MEC Leads Diverse Group for New Road Standards
MDOT Begins Innovative Strategic Planning Process
Property Rights Suffer in State Agency's Treatment of Former Farmland

ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTO CONTEST

"Picture the Solution" Photo and Essay Contest

OPEN GOVERNMENT

Federal Mercury Proposal Disappoints
Granholm Calls for Cool Cities and Clean Lakes
Governor Directs MDOT to Find Context Sensitive Solutions
Governor Calls for Aggressive Water Agenda

PEOPLE

Grand Traverse Band Environmental Director Receives Regional Award
Senate OKs Appointment of MEC Staffer

DEQ WATCH

State of Michigan Gets Report Card on Animal Factories

MEMBER GROUPS

Michigan Audubon Society Kicks Off Centennial Year at ANR Week

OUTDOORS

Michigan's Sweet, Renewable Resource: Coming Soon

CLEAN WATER

Detroit Riverkeeper Kicks Off Pollution Reporting Campaign

STATE OF THE STATE

Bush proposes $45 Million for Great Lakes Cleanup

CLEAN AIR

Manistee at the Crossroads: New Proposed Coal Plant Jeopardizes Revitalization

ENVIRONMENTAL Q & A

Ask Amber: A New Feature

 

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