Michigan Environmental Council records 1925-2008 1980-2005

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Michigan Environmental Council records 1925-2008 1980-2005

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The Lansing-based Michigan Environmental Council (MEC) formed in 1980 to coordinate lobbying and other member activities, distribute information, and monitor the environmental policies of state government. More recently, the council has focused almost exclusively on distributing information, directing funding, and building broad consensus on land use issues. The MEC records include information on significant environmental issues in Michigan as well as administrative papers pertaining to the council’s operation.

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Michigan Environmental Council

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Lansing-based group created in 1980 by Michigan environmental organizations to act as a watchdog on state government, a clearing house for information about environmental issues, and a coordinator of lobbying and other activities for its members. From the description of Michigan Environmental Council records, 1972-2004 (bulk 1980-2000). (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778468 From the description of Michigan Environmental Council visual materials. 1992-1994 an...

Dempsey, Dave, 1957-

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Dave Dempsey was born January 18, 1957. He received his B.A. degree from Western Michigan University and his Master's degree in Resource Development from Michigan State University. Throughout his career, he worked for the state of Michigan, Michigan State University, and several non-governmental environmental organizations. President Clinton appointed him in 1994 to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, where he served until 2001. He is the author of several books including Ruin and recover: Michi...

Pollack, Lana, 1942-

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Lana Pollack served as state senator for Michigan's Eighteenth District from 1982 to 1994. Born near Ludington, Michigan, on October 11, 1942, she grew up in Ludington and attended the University of Michigan, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1965, and a Master of Arts in Education in 1970. It was not until the late 1960s that Pollack became active in politics as a volunteer worker for the Ann Arbor Democratic Party. After years of substitute te...