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MI HCR0028
Concurrent Resolution
Status
12/19/2009
Primary Sponsor
Lesia Liss
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AI Summary
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Urges United States Congress to provide long-term funding for Great Lakes cleanup and invasive species protection efforts.
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Notes that the Great Lakes contain over 18% of the world's fresh surface water and provide drinking water to nearly 10 million Michigan residents.
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Identifies that Great Lakes-related industries provide 823,000 Michigan jobs representing approximately 25% of the state's payroll.
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States Congress has appropriated $475 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, but over $20 billion will be needed across 15 years to fully implement regional restoration strategies.
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President of the United States Senate, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and Michigan's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Congress to continue to provide funding in the coming years for cleaning up the Great Lakes and protecting them from invasive species.
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Last Action
Referred To Clerk
3/9/2010