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We invite you to visit our blog regularly to get the latest developments in the environmental and political world. You’ll also find relevant information about the different ways that we are working with citizens all over the state to protect, preserve and maintain our natural resources. (We also give all of our blogs a “witty, critical and exuberant” guarantee.)

Good Michigan Environmental News in the Midst of Bad

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 15:01

Right now, it's easy to believe there is nothing but bad news in terms of Michigan's environment.

Fundraising, Politicians, and Tornadoes ... Oh My

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 22:23

On the banks of the Huron River last week, Michigan LCV held its first fundraiser of the election season in the magnificent home of Brian Athey and Deborah Walker.

We welcomed a large group of supporters, donors, and politicians to aid in our efforts to keep Michigan’s natural resources intact. While it was not a perfect day, the party was everything we could have asked for and more.

Field report: On the ground at the oil spill

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 19:20

Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit the Kalamazoo River oil spill to see for myself the devastation it is causing in the communities it passes through and the impact it is having on its shores and wildlife. In short, it’s horrifying.

Obama's Visit to Detroit Signals a Step in the Right Direction

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 17:44

President Obama arrives in Michigan today to visit automobile plants around Detroit where the new Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chevrolet Volt are being manufactured.

"Complete Streets" Legislation Headed to the Governor's Desk

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 21:45

Michigan’s “Complete Streets” legislation passed out of the Senate on Wednesday. The legislation has already passed the House, and now only requires the Governor’s signature to become law.

Michigan Department of Community Health Warns of the Risks of Toxic Fish

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 22:54

Thanks to chemicals like mercury and polychlorinated byphenols (PCBs) that accumulate in aquatic ecosystems, fish now require the same kind of safety warnings as cigarettes. The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) released the 2010 Michigan Fish Advisory last week, which informs consumers which fish are safe to eat, and in what quantities. The advisory is a useful guide for anyone intending to eat fish caught in Michigan waters.

Oil Spill in Calhoun County a Reminder of Our Need to Change

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 15:19

Who is GLEP and why are they sending malicious mailers into Washtenaw County?

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 23:42

In any tight election, the final two weeks of the race are always the most heated. That’s when voters start paying the closest attention and when all the strangest twists occur in the campaigns.

New Petition Urges Action from Obama on Asian Carp

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 15:10

Most of the Great Lakes community seems to be able to agree: We need to do all we can to keep Asian carp from colonizing our freshwater seas. The Alliance for the Great Lakes is making it easy to take action, with a petition you can sign that will be sent to President Obama.

"The only viable long-term solution to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes is to permanently separate the Lakes and the Mississippi River System," the letter says.

Detroit Learns from Lead Program: Children's Health Can't Be Compromised

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 18:49

Making children's health standards less stringent is bad policy, the city of Detroit recently learned.

The city revamped its anti-lead program, doubling the level of lead needed in one's blood for treatment from 10 to 20 micrograms per deciliter. The change made the program more efficient, but less safe for Detroit's children.