Sen. Walker to hold press conference on legislation addressing aquatic invasive species
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Sen. Walker to hold press conference on legislation addressing aquatic invasive species
What:
Press conference announcing a comprehensive package of bills establishing the foundation for a Great Lakes Basin Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) compact to protect the state from continued invasions of aquatic invasive species.
Who:
Sen. Howard Walker, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations subcommittees on Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Natural Resources;
Sen. Tom Casperson, chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes;
Sen. Goeff Hansen, chair of the Senate Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism; and
Key stakeholders from business, conservation, and environmental interests.
When:
Monday, June 20 at 1:30 p.m.
Where:
Open Space, adjacent to Clinch Park Marina (near Marina Drive and East Grandview Parkway)
Traverse City, MI 49684
Rain Location:
Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Board Room
202 E. Grandview Parkway
Traverse City, MI 49684
Briefing:
The Great Lakes states must focus on the prevention, treatment, early detection and eradication of aquatic invasive species. New legislation will create a council to help establish an AIS compact addressing the issue.
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