Michigan
Environmental Report

Volume 20 . Number 1
February 2002

PURPOSE
Founded in 1980, MEC is a coalition of over 50 environmental, public health, and based base 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 
Elliot Levinsohn,
American Lung Association

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



February 2002

PRESIDENTS COLUMN:
Government is abdicating its responsibilities


LAND STEWARDSHIP
"Green" Infrastructure low priority in Michigan
Hey, bike to work!

The fat state
Hidden costs of sprawl


GREENING THE ECONOMY
DENSO named a "Best Friend"


POLLUTION PREVENTION

Loans protect environment


ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY

Wagner left lasting imprint

CHILDREN'S HEALTH
Toxic sites near schools

 

Copyright 2003 Michigan Environmental Council