Recent Federal and State Testimony

September 17, 2009 Testimony before the House Science and Technology Subcommittee on Energy and Environment concerning “Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia: Formulating an Action Plan”

May 9, 2006 Testimony before the Michigan Legislature Joint House and Senate Committees on Natural Resources concerning the scientific basis for understanding the impacts of beach grooming under PL 14, 2003.

April 21, 2006 Testimony before the House Science Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards concerning the science basis and contributions to implementing the Great Lakes Restoration Strategy.

September 13, 2006 Testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment concerning implementation of the Great Lakes Restoration Strategy.

March 13, 2003 Testimony before the House Science Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards concerning the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act.

A series of blogs from the Great Lakes Town Hall series:

What’s an ecological tipping point? Why do we care? (12/04/2006)
Is Lake Erie Dead — Again? (12/07/2006)
Who Cares if those Bugs in the Mud Go Away? (12/05/2006)
Restoring the Great Lakes? A Focus On Resiliency (12/06/2006)
Can we ever get away from playing “Bop the Mole”? (12/07/2006)

Resources for the Future commentary:

Restoring Great Lakes Ecosystems: Worth the Cost? (3/23/09)
Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone: Mess, Problem, or Puzzle? (10/1/2007)