Michigan
Environmental Report

Volume 21 . Number 3
June 2003

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 2003.

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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

Policy Advisor 

Dave Dempsey

Director of Communications and Development
David Holtz

Environmental Campaign Coordinator
 
Wendi Tilden

Project Assistant 

Kristin Brooks

Computer Services Assistant 

Ben Holcomb

Land Programs Assistant 
Ben Stupka

MER Design & Layout 

Rose Homa




 

June 2003

COVER STORIES:
The Envrionmental Deficit

PRESIDENTS COLUMN:
Environmental lies weaken democracy

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:
Confrence targets health, land use and food systems

LAND STEWARDSHIP:
Bipartisan coalition emerging to reduce imported trash
Time crunch: Michigan Land Use Leadership Council nears deadline
Governor, Legislature clash over transportation priorities

CLEAN WATER:
Mecosta court sees showdown over bottled water project
Citizens sue Dow over floodplain contamination
Opportunity to reform Michigan's water management laws

CLEAN ENERGY:
Former White House Chief of Staff addresses energy, environment and ethics June 13
Michigan businesses showcase energy-efficient products, services

POLLUTION PREVENTION:
What you can do: top tips to make a difference

TOXIC CHEMICALS:
An eye-opening program on West Nile virus:
speakers hustle chemicals, mock citizens
State bans common herbicide after widespread contamination

ABOUT MEC:
Petraszczuk leaves MEC to take helm of Earth Share of Illinois
Holtz moves into MEC communications, development role

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
Environmental Stewardship Program:
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

OUTDOORS:
Scenic Michigan combats visual pollution
Granholm appoints Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force

ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK REVIEW:
Author of The Living Great Lakes hopeful but vigilant

 

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Past Issues:

April 2003

February 2003

December 2002

October 2002

August 2002

June 2002

April 2002

February 2002




 

 

 

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