Join the discussion this week at the Great Lakes Town Hall! - POLL - What would you do with a $475 million Great Lakes budget? -Guest Writer Eric Eckl - blogger of Water Words That Work offers advice on the best ways to communicate about water. - Gary Wilson discusses President Obama's appointment of the new Great Lakes senior advisor, Cameron Davis. Weekly update for June 8-12, 2009 - Visit The Great Lakes Town Hall -
The Daily Post Eric Eckl is fascinated by the intersection between language, technology and the environment. He blogs on the topic at Water Words That Work. Eric supports his blogging habit by consulting. His company, Water Words That Work LLC assists nature protection and pollution control organizations with their behavior change, fundraising, and issue advocacy efforts. - Read Eric Eckl's Posts - "... and that's where we come up short in the conservation community -- we're lousy at reaching out to the muddles majority in the middle. And it's a big loss"	Weekly Editorial Last week Cameron Davis, president of the Alliance for the Great Lakes was appointed senior advisor by the Obama administration. He will be responsible for coordinating agencies that work on Great Lakes issues. Gary Wilson discusses his impressions of Davis and what this could mean for the Great Lakes. - Respond to Gary's Editorial - "The various press accounts of his appointment contain much deserved praise for his experience, expertise, and dedication. The test however for Davis will be his willingness to take a tough stance when warranted."
Monthly Feature: New Poll! Each month we premier one of three added features of the Great Lakes Town Hall. These three consist of Opinion Polls, 5 Questions and the Great Lakes Spotlight. This month, the Great Lakes Town Hall poses a new question for the readers: President Obama allotted $475 million in his 2010 budget to restore the Great Lakes. If you were in charge, what would be your top priority? -Clean up toxic hot spots. -Restoring coastal wetlands. -Restoring tributaries to the Great Lakes. -Improving sewage treatment in major Great Lakes cities. -Focus on removing invasive species. -Other Please expand on your answers in the Comments section! - Click Here to place your vote in the Opinion Polls! -
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