Monthly Archives: November 2007

November 28th 2007

Climate Change and Water Diversion Won’t Leave Much “Great” in the Lakes

We’ve all heard that climate change will only exacerbate lower lake levels and lengthening shore lines in the Great Lakes over the coming years. These are serious threats that, unfortunately, are not too shocking for those of us who have watched … Continue reading →

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November 21st 2007

Talking Turkey and Giving Thanks

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, take a moment this week to call your elected officials in the U.S. Congress and thank them for standing up for the Great Lakes.   While a lot of work remains to be done in … Continue reading →

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November 16th 2007

Local Party Officials Urge Candidates on Great Lakes

ANN ARBOR, MICH. (November 16)—Republican and Democratic Party officials in key counties in Michigan are calling on the 2008 presidential candidates to support Great Lakes restoration funding. Their call comes on the same day that State Sen. Patty Birkholz (R-Saugatuck … Continue reading →

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November 15th 2007

If I Only Have Time for One Question…

So you’re at a campaign event, Presidential candidate X is wrapping up his/her stump speech, and it’s Q&A time. You recognize that the health of our economy and quality of life is inseparably linked to the health of the Great … Continue reading →

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November 15th 2007

Smack, Thud, Silence

Since Gov. Jim Doyle’s gauntlet hit the ground with a resounding thud last week it has been met by a deafening silence from the presidential candidate camps. John Flesher of the Associated Press surmised that the lackluster response to the … Continue reading →

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