Here's an alert/announcement that may be of interest to those who follow the North Woods Call:
MEDIA ADVISORY & DAYBOOK ITEM FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013.
CONTACT: Josh Mogerman, Natural Resources Defense Council, 312-651-7909, jmogerman@nrdc.org
Gregg Smith, Lawton Gallagher Group, 231-883-9913, gsmith@lggroup.us
How Clean Are Great Lakes Beaches?
Are Great Lakes beacgoers swimming in dangerous pollution? Find out when the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) releases its annual beach water report, "Testing the Waters: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches," on Wednesday, June 26, in Traverse City in collaboration with the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
For over 20 years, NRDC has combed through state and federal records to ascertain how clean the nation's beaches really are. This year's "Testing the Waters" report will reveal which beaches across the country have pollution problems, and which tested clean. NRDC Senior Water Policy Analyst Karen Hobbs will be joined by an array of voices to outline data for Michigan and surrounding states, and talk about solutions to water quality issues have plagued the region, with particular attention to issues of invasive species, climate, and lake levels.
WHO:
* Karen Hobbs, NRDC
* State Representative Wayne Schmidt
* Mike Busley, Grand Traverse Pie Company
* Matt Gacioch, Short's Brewing Company
* Russell Springsteen, Right Brain Brewery
WHEN:
10: a.m., Wednesday, June 26
WHERE:
Sunset Park (between the Great Lakes Maritime Academy and Holiday Inn)
651 East Front Street
Traverse City, Michigan
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 1.4 million members and online activists. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment. NRDC has offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Livingston, Montana, and Bejing. Visit us at www.nrdc.org and follow us on Twitter @NRDC.
Here's an alert/announcement that may be of interest to those who follow the North Woods Call:
MEDIA ADVISORY & DAYBOOK ITEM FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013.
CONTACT: Josh Mogerman, Natural Resources Defense Council, 312-651-7909, jmogerman@nrdc.org
Gregg Smith, Lawton Gallagher Group, 231-883-9913, gsmith@lggroup.us
How Clean Are Great Lakes Beaches?
Are Great Lakes beacgoers swimming in dangerous pollution? Find out when the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) releases its annual beach water report, "Testing the Waters: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches," on Wednesday, June 26, in Traverse City in collaboration with the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
For over 20 years, NRDC has combed through state and federal records to ascertain how clean the nation's beaches really are. This year's "Testing the Waters" report will reveal which beaches across the country have pollution problems, and which tested clean. NRDC Senior Water Policy Analyst Karen Hobbs will be joined by an array of voices to outline data for Michigan and surrounding states, and talk about solutions to water quality issues have plagued the region, with particular attention to issues of invasive species, climate, and lake levels.
WHO:
* Karen Hobbs, NRDC
* State Representative Wayne Schmidt
* Mike Busley, Grand Traverse Pie Company
* Matt Gacioch, Short's Brewing Company
* Russell Springsteen, Right Brain Brewery
WHEN:
10: a.m., Wednesday, June 26
WHERE:
Sunset Park (between the Great Lakes Maritime Academy and Holiday Inn)
651 East Front Street
Traverse City, Michigan
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 1.4 million members and online activists. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment. NRDC has offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Livingston, Montana, and Bejing. Visit us at www.nrdc.org and follow us on Twitter @NRDC.
MEDIA ADVISORY & DAYBOOK ITEM FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013.
CONTACT: Josh Mogerman, Natural Resources Defense Council, 312-651-7909, jmogerman@nrdc.org
Gregg Smith, Lawton Gallagher Group, 231-883-9913, gsmith@lggroup.us
How Clean Are Great Lakes Beaches?
Are Great Lakes beacgoers swimming in dangerous pollution? Find out when the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) releases its annual beach water report, "Testing the Waters: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches," on Wednesday, June 26, in Traverse City in collaboration with the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
For over 20 years, NRDC has combed through state and federal records to ascertain how clean the nation's beaches really are. This year's "Testing the Waters" report will reveal which beaches across the country have pollution problems, and which tested clean. NRDC Senior Water Policy Analyst Karen Hobbs will be joined by an array of voices to outline data for Michigan and surrounding states, and talk about solutions to water quality issues have plagued the region, with particular attention to issues of invasive species, climate, and lake levels.
WHO:
* Karen Hobbs, NRDC
* State Representative Wayne Schmidt
* Mike Busley, Grand Traverse Pie Company
* Matt Gacioch, Short's Brewing Company
* Russell Springsteen, Right Brain Brewery
WHEN:
10: a.m., Wednesday, June 26
WHERE:
Sunset Park (between the Great Lakes Maritime Academy and Holiday Inn)
651 East Front Street
Traverse City, Michigan
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 1.4 million members and online activists. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment. NRDC has offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Livingston, Montana, and Bejing. Visit us at www.nrdc.org and follow us on Twitter @NRDC.
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