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Senator Schenck warns federal cuts threaten Great Lakes research and parks, urges action
Summary
Senator Schenck delivered a floor statement urging colleagues to act to protect Great Lakes research, conservation jobs and national park staffing from federal cuts, citing potential impacts on fisheries, tourism and public access.
Senator Schenck delivered an extended floor statement urging state action to protect the Great Lakes, national lakeshores and public lands from what he described as recent federal funding cuts that threaten research, invasive-species control and park staffing.
"Michigan is defined by its waters and wild spaces," Senator Schenck said. He told colleagues the Great Lakes hold 20% of the…
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