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June 2010

As the Rouge River is Cleaned Up, a New Species Moves In

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 13:07
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The Rouge River has come a long way in the past half century --- from being so polluted that it literally caught fire to now playing host to a bug, the caddisfly, so sensitive to water quality that it can only be found in significantly clean waters and rivers.

Lana Pollack to Serve on International Joint Commission

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Tue, 06/22/2010 - 14:23

Lana Pollack, a familiar face on Michigan's environmental and legislative scene, will serve on the International Joint Commission. 

Word is that Pollack will represent the United States on the IJC. Her position was reportedly confirmed today, June 22, by the U.S. Senate. 

United States Social Forum 2010: Another Detroit is happening

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Mon, 06/21/2010 - 00:00
Save the Date, U.S. Social Forum, Detroit, June 22-26, 2010

This week the U.S. Social Forum (USSF) convenes in Detroit

25-Foot Inflatable Rubber Ducky Visits Ann Arbor, to Build Support for Protecting the Great Lakes and Our Children from Toxic Chemicals

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 10:41
photo rubber ducky

ANN ARBOR --- Backed by a 25-foot inflatable rubber ducky that has been touring the country, Michigan parents, political leaders, and health and children’s advocates will come together to call for protecting our children and Great Lakes from further damage from toxic chemicals.

Green Jobs Pioneer Van Jones To Speak At Michigan Summit

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 17:20
Van Jones, Detroit, Michigan

Van Jones will be the keynote speaker at the Michigan Summit: Blueprint for Change event

Michigan governor candidates see 'The Bump' after forum appearances

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 22:13
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photo snyder

You can call it "The Bump."  It's the boost a candidate receives when they face the tough, important issues head on, like environmental protection and Michigan's future.

Michigan Could Garner Almost 40% of Latest Great Lakes Restoration Funding

Submitted by Michigan LCV Ed Fund on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 15:14
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