{"id":722,"date":"2023-08-09T16:05:09","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T16:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/shink\/?p=722"},"modified":"2023-08-09T20:13:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T20:13:50","slug":"huron-river-cleanup-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/shink\/2023\/08\/09\/huron-river-cleanup-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Shink, Volunteers Celebrate Budget Wins for the Environment and Water at Huron River Cleanup Event\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sen. Sue Shink (D-Northfield Twp.) and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor), along with conservation organizations and community members, gathered at Bandemer Park in Ann Arbor on August 4 for a river cleanup event.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Co-hosted by the Michigan League of Conservation Voters and the Huron River Watershed Council, the event was organized to celebrate local water conservation efforts recently highlighted in the state budget \u2014 which includes $50,000 allocated for Huron River water trail improvements specifically.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cClean water is absolutely essential to the health of the people of Michigan and the health of our state,\u201d said Sen. Shink. \u201cWith a state budget in place, now is the time to advance new laws for clean energy that reduce pollution in our air and water, while also addressing climate change.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sen. Shink and volunteers participated in a river cleanup event on Friday, Aug. 4, co-hosted by the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, to bring attention to the importance of clean water and wins in the FY \u201824 state budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Michigan lawmakers place specific emphasis on conserving water and using it to strengthen community wellbeing. Having financial investment in the state budget is not only vital, but demonstrates the critical role water plays in the day-to-day lives of Michiganders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn Michigan, we know all too well the importance of clean water,\u201d said Congresswoman Dingell. \u201cWe are all committed to working together at every level of government to make sure those investments are reaching our communities where they are most needed. This is a basic human right and we will continue to fight to make sure every family has access to clean, safe and affordable water.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The FY ’24 State Budget includes the following:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n