Ed Lorenz, Social Sciences Professor @ Alma College and former chair of the Pine River Community Activism Group, relates the beginnings of the group, stemming from a 1997 visit from the EPA
Ed Lorenz, Social Sciences teacher and former chair of the Pine River Community Activism Group, talks about the legal battle with AIG Insurance over the failed attempt to contain pollution at the Velsicol Superfund Site, and the ensuing restructuring to avoid blame.
Kathy Evans, statewide public advisory council representative for the Muskegon Lake AOC, offered perspective on improvements within the Muskegon Lake AOC.
Jane Keon is chair of the Pine River Community Activism Group dedicated to rehabilitating the Velsicol Superfund Site. The site was polluted by Velsicol Chemical Co, a producer of DDT and PBB, a flame retardant.
Joe Scholtz of St. Louis, Mi, speaks about growing up by the Velsicol Chemical Plant, the subsequent cleanup efforts, media attention, and the future of St. Louis and the Pine River
Kathy Evans, statewide public advisory council representative for the Muskegon Lake AOC, offered perspective on improvements within the Muskegon Lake AOC.
Jordan Lubetkin, communications director of the National Wildlife Federation, spoke @ "Getting the Word Out on Great Lakes Restoration" about getting the public motivated about water reforms
Joe Scholtz, organizer of the Pine River Fishing Derby and active member of the Pine River CAG talks about the derby, the attention it has gathered from the community, and the reasons behind it.
Doctor Al Steinman, Director of GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute, spoke about the difficulties of reporting science to the public at the Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference
http://www.gvsu.e du/wri/
Soren Anderson, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Michigan, Department of Economics, came to speak at the 'Getting the Word out on Great Lakes Restoration', about the economical benefits of fixing the Great Lakes Areas of Concern
Doctor Al Steinman, Director of GVSU's Annis Water Resources Institute, spoke @ a Great Lakes Areas of Concern conference on the problems of communicating scientific information to the public
Michigan State Senator Gerald Van Woerkom spoke at 'Getting the Message Out on Great Lakes Restoration', about communicating with elected officials about important issues and how best to approach them. The seminar covered Great Lakes Areas of Concerns on Nov. 8, 2007 in Whitehall, Mi.
http://www.senate .michigan.gov/gop/se nators/VanWoerkom.as p?District=34
Michigan State Senator Gerald Van Woerkom spoke at 'Getting the Message Out on Great Lakes Restoration', about communicating with elected officials about important issues and how best to approach them. The seminar covered Great Lakes Areas of Concerns on Nov. 8, 2007 in Whitehall, Mi.
http://www.senate .michigan.gov/gop/se nators/VanWoerkom.as p?District=34
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