海角社区

Michigan Community Conversation

calender iconOct 08, 2019

The Freshwater Stewardship Corps (FSC) through the Center for Freshwater Research and Education (CFRE), is co-hosting a Community Conversation with the LSSU Political Science Club on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Crow鈥檚 Nest in the Walker Cisler Center at 海角社区.

In partnership with the , this event will consist of a 60 minute discussion entitled Great Waters, Great Economy. This conversation will provide participants with an opportunity to share their perspectives on Michigan鈥檚 waterways, the economic activity that depends on them, and how to balance economic development and water preservation. With the Soo Locks in our backyard and our proximity to three Great Lakes, this topic is more relevant to our region than ever.

This event is a part of the a statewide public engagement campaign working to identify Michiganders鈥 water priorities, concerns, and goals. These conversations will result in a Citizen鈥檚 Water Agenda, which will be delivered directly to elected state leaders to amplify your voice straight to Lansing.

The Center for Michigan is a nonpartisan 鈥渢hink-and-do鈥 tank striving to be the state鈥檚 鈥渃itizenship company鈥. The Center has spent the last decade traveling around Michigan, listening to resident鈥檚 policy priorities. Every year, consensus opinions are amplified to state leaders to achieve policy change. You can learn more about the Center for Michigan at . The Center also publishes Bridge Magazine, which was named Newspaper of the Year by the Michigan Press Association four years running. If there are any questions about the event, contact Molly Wozniak at [email protected].

The Freshwater Stewardship Corps, the community action arm of CFRE, focuses on developing and participating in events that promote Great Lakes conservation and stewardship. We strive to connect LSSU students and local community members in taking action toward conserving Great Lakes freshwater resources. Our vision is to inspire our community to sustain the health of our Great Lakes. We hope that you will join us in taking action toward our vision of raising awareness about the importance of freshwater by attending this event.