Stream monitoring on the
west branch of Red Cedar
west branch of Red Cedar
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Smart Commute bike
commuting classes
commuting classes
$150,000 Goal For Lake Lansing North Park Land Met!
story is a tribute to the efforts of the Preserve Lake Lansing Trails committee and a signal to all
that community spirit is alive and well in Ingham County.
Donations continue to be accepted and will be kept in stewardship for Lake Lansing North Park.
For more information contact Karen Fraser at 244-7186.
Green Drinks Lansing
Every month Green Drinks Lansing meets at a different location in Lansing.
Come to a casual atmosphere, have a drink, andnetwork with other businesses,
non-profit organizations, and education professionals who are interested in
sustainability.
Green Drinks is an international phenomenon. More than 400 cities around the world have
started a Green Drinks Chapter. Read more about this exciting, new movement at Green Drinks
International.
Local Transportation Survey Needs Your Opinion
Public Policy Associates and the Michigan Municipal League are surveying 21-39 year olds
residing in the cities of Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Detroit to gain an impression of their
opinions on transportation. If you fit those criteria, please visit the link below. It takes about 5
minutes to complete the survey. Feel free to pass the link along to friends/colleagues, too!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=L4iBT8vl1TPxtGqlDrUdlg_3d_3d
Clean Water Action’s Statement on Michigan’s New Proposed Water
Legislation
Clean Water Action stands with its Great Lakes, Great Michigan coalition partners in support of
the negotiated water agreement which includes the Great Lakes Compact and improvements to
Michigan’s water protection laws, both of which are important to protecting our water and
connected natural areas.
However, Clean Water Action was deeply disappointed in the Senate Republicans who refused
to enhance Michigan’s water security by strengthening the public trust which puts the public
interest before that of corporate interests.
For more information on increasing water security and protections for our cold water streams,
contact Cyndi Roper at 517.490.1394; or visit www.cleanwateraction.org
League of Michigan Bicyclist Issues Legislative Action Alert
Tell your Legislator to Support HB 6299 and HB 6300, make roads safer for cyclists. A teen on a
bike deserves the same protection as one driving a tractor. These bills will make Michigan
roadways safer for bicyclists and all vulnerable users of our taxpayer-funded road system.
Representatives Andy Coulouris (D-Saginaw) and David Palsrok (R-Manistee) on June 29
introduced House Bills 6299 and 6300, which enhance penalties for moving violations causing
physical injury or death to bicyclists and other vulnerable roadwayusers. Senator Tom George
(R-Kalamazoo) has committed to introduce Senate companion bills with the same language.
Check www.LMB.org/advocacycenter.htm for future information, including Senate bill numbers
and co-sponsors).
Please write your Representative today and ask him or her to support HB 6299 & 6300! For a
sample letter, contact John Lindenmayer; jlindenmayer@LMB.org
- This afternoon, the Friends of Ingham County Parks are pleased to
announce that they have met their $150,000 fundraising goal set
earlier this year. The committee’s efforts supported an endeavor of
the Ingham County Parks Department to purchase 120 acres of
privately owned property adjacent to Lake Lansing North Park.
story is a tribute to the efforts of the Preserve Lake Lansing Trails committee and a signal to all
that community spirit is alive and well in Ingham County.
Donations continue to be accepted and will be kept in stewardship for Lake Lansing North Park.
For more information contact Karen Fraser at 244-7186.
Green Drinks Lansing
Every month Green Drinks Lansing meets at a different location in Lansing.
Come to a casual atmosphere, have a drink, andnetwork with other businesses,
non-profit organizations, and education professionals who are interested in
sustainability.
Green Drinks is an international phenomenon. More than 400 cities around the world have
started a Green Drinks Chapter. Read more about this exciting, new movement at Green Drinks
International.
Local Transportation Survey Needs Your Opinion
Public Policy Associates and the Michigan Municipal League are surveying 21-39 year olds
residing in the cities of Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Detroit to gain an impression of their
opinions on transportation. If you fit those criteria, please visit the link below. It takes about 5
minutes to complete the survey. Feel free to pass the link along to friends/colleagues, too!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=L4iBT8vl1TPxtGqlDrUdlg_3d_3d
Clean Water Action’s Statement on Michigan’s New Proposed Water
Legislation
Clean Water Action stands with its Great Lakes, Great Michigan coalition partners in support of
the negotiated water agreement which includes the Great Lakes Compact and improvements to
Michigan’s water protection laws, both of which are important to protecting our water and
connected natural areas.
However, Clean Water Action was deeply disappointed in the Senate Republicans who refused
to enhance Michigan’s water security by strengthening the public trust which puts the public
interest before that of corporate interests.
For more information on increasing water security and protections for our cold water streams,
contact Cyndi Roper at 517.490.1394; or visit www.cleanwateraction.org
League of Michigan Bicyclist Issues Legislative Action Alert
Tell your Legislator to Support HB 6299 and HB 6300, make roads safer for cyclists. A teen on a
bike deserves the same protection as one driving a tractor. These bills will make Michigan
roadways safer for bicyclists and all vulnerable users of our taxpayer-funded road system.
Representatives Andy Coulouris (D-Saginaw) and David Palsrok (R-Manistee) on June 29
introduced House Bills 6299 and 6300, which enhance penalties for moving violations causing
physical injury or death to bicyclists and other vulnerable roadwayusers. Senator Tom George
(R-Kalamazoo) has committed to introduce Senate companion bills with the same language.
Check www.LMB.org/advocacycenter.htm for future information, including Senate bill numbers
and co-sponsors).
Please write your Representative today and ask him or her to support HB 6299 & 6300! For a
sample letter, contact John Lindenmayer; jlindenmayer@LMB.org
Volunteer stream monitoring
training
training
Bingham walks and bikes to
school
school
Stream monitoring on the
west branch of Red Cedar
west branch of Red Cedar
