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MI SR0132

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Randy Richardville

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges inclusion of an addendum to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the United States and Canada to address aquatic invasive species

  • States the agreement has not been amended in over 20 years and requires updating for twenty-first century management of Great Lakes water quality

  • Identifies aquatic invasive species as a form of biological pollution requiring full cooperation and coordination between U.S. and Canadian authorities

  • Calls for the addendum to establish regional goals, objectives, and a framework for states and provinces to work together with federal governments to prevent new invasions and control existing invasive species

  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the U.S. Secretary of State and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge inclusion of an addendum to address aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.

Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement

Last Action

Adopted

3/24/2010

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