On the Issues

ENVIRONMENT

Michigan is endowed with incredible natural wealth. Over 90 percent of the Upper Peninsula is forested, and our state is home to more than five and a half million acres of state and national forest. No matter where you are in the state, you'll never be farther than six miles from a stream or lake, and the Great Lakes, which provide Michigan with the longest freshwater coastline in the nation, contain over a fifth of the world's fresh water.

Canadian Waste
Canada continues to be the largest source of waste imports to Michigan. Each day, approximately 125-150 trash trucks from Toronto and about 30 trash trucks from other municipalities in Canada cross the border into Michigan. more >

Protecting Michigan Land
Protecting Michigan land today is our responsibility for the generations to come. Areas where Senator Levin has worked hard to protect Michigan’s environment include the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and the North Country Scenic Trail. more >

Smart Growth
Co-founded by Senator Carl Levin, the bipartisan Senate Smart Growth Task Force serves as a forum for senators interested in sustainable and sensible growth. more >

 

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RELATED NEWS
Sens. Levin, Voinovich Hail House Passage of Great Lakes Compact - Sep 23, 2008
Sens. Levin, Voinovich Unveil Great Lakes Compact Bill - Jul 23, 2008
Statement of Senator Carl Levin on the Cloture Vote on the Boxer Substitute Amendment to the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 - Jun 6, 2008
Levin Testifies to Commerce Committee on Legislation to Expand Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - May 6, 2008

LEGISLATION

View the list of bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator Levin.
Legislation - View the list of bills sponsored or cosponsored by Senator Levin.

COMMITTEES

To learn more specific information about Senator Levin's work on a particular committee, select from the list below. more

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TASK FORCES

Task forces are working groups formed to address issues of particular concern. Senator Levin is a leader of four such task forces benefiting both Michigan and the nation. more

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