Press Advisory: Dingell to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act

Oct 17, 2012 Issues: Energy and Environment

Flat Rock, MI – U.S. Representative John D. Dingell (D-MI15) will join Southeast Michigan conservationists and outdoorsmen to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act.  As a key architect of the Clean Water Act, Dingell knows how important the Clean Water Act has been to cleaning up the nation’s water including the Great Lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands.  These efforts have made such areas more accessible to hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Who:               Congressman John D. Dingell
                        John Nevin, International Joint Commission
                        Laura Rubin, Huron River Watershed Council
                        Elizabeth Riggs, RiverUp!
                        Terry Laymon, Ducks Unlimited

What:              The Clean Water Act’s 40th Anniversary

When:             Thursday, October 18, 2012, 3:30 p.m.

Where:           Huroc Park, on the banks of the Huron River
                        Arsenal Road and Huron Street, Flat Rock, MI

Those who wish to attend and have any questions or concerns should contact Katie Murtha of Representative Dingell’s Office at 202-225-4071.

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