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Monthly Archives: August 2008
August 29th 2008
I Drink, Therefore I Exist
It doesn’t matter if you are from a Red State, Blue State or Purple State, we, as humans, need fresh water to exist. It is as simple as that. We have needed water since life on earth began, but we … Continue reading
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August 28th 2008
Obey’s Scorecard Says it All
Wisconsin Rep. David Obey (D) has one of our most historic Areas of Concern in his backyard, the St. Louis River and Bay habitat, which has been eroding since pioneer days with the latest assaults leaving hazardous waste behind in … Continue reading
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August 27th 2008
We Want a Committment to Save the Lakes and We Want it Now!
Dear Delegates: The Great Lakes states harbor 141 electoral votes and five potential swing states as well as an unquenched desire to see our Great Lakes restored and our regional economy revived. Both of these goals are achievable if we … Continue reading
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August 22nd 2008
The Day The Great Lakes Drained Away
Charles F. Barker, who grew up on the Great Lakes, wrote and illustrated The Day the Great Lakes Drained Away – a fantastic children’s book that seems to combine the art work of Hans Rey’s Curious George illustrations and the … Continue reading
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August 18th 2008
McHugh Throws Support Behind Legacy Act
New Yorkers living in Rep. John McHugh’s district shouldn’t drink their tap water, partake in the regional Friday fish fry ritual or swim in the local waters because doing so exposes them to dangerous chemicals that could cause birth defects, … Continue reading
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