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| 9/27/2007 | |
| After decades of scientific inquiry, 600 public hearings, and a record 1.6 million comments from the American public, the Clinton administration issued the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in January 2001. | |
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| 8/31/2006 | |
| The book of stories began when Environment Michigan Research & Policy Center asked our supporters to tell us about their favorite wild places that are in need of permanent protection from harmful activities. The response was overwhelming and passionate, so we wanted to share with you some of our favorites out of the over 140 stories. These stories and requests come from ordinary citizens who are concerned because large portions of Michigan’s 4.5 million acres of majestic and valuable state land and waterways are being harmed by activities like sprawling development, excessive logging and pollution from mining and drilling. | |
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| 8/10/2006 | |
| “Pure Michigan” is the tagline for the current Michigan Economic Development Corporation travel and tourism campaign. | |
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| 24/01/2008 | |
| From the western dunes to the northern forests, Michigan’s natural landscapes provide us with unique beauty, recreation, and ecological value. Unfortunately, oil and gas drilling poses an increasing threat to these treasured lands. Leaks from drilling sites can leave soil and groundwater contaminated with hazardous waste, and new pipelines and roads for drilling sites can disrupt the places Michigan’s wildlife call home. Already, hundreds of thousands of acres of state land are open to drilling and as oil and gas prices reach new heights, industry lobbyists are pressing Lansing decision-makers to open tens of thousands of new acres to exploration and production every year. | |
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