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We are proud to
announce that on April 17, 2009 the
Northwest Michigan Environmental Action
Council (NMEAC) acknowledges Friends of
the Jordan River Watershed/POWER Coalition
as
2008-09
Environmentalist of the Year
in the Grass Roots Organization category
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for its advocacy
and diligent efforts to oppose the Alba
Injection Well and to offer reasonable and
responsible solutions to the Bay Harbor
environmental disaster. |
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We appreciate the support of our members and
the community in these efforts
and ask for
your ongoing assistance in this vital work. |
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 On April 16, 2008 the Northern Michigan
Environmental Action Council (NMEAC) presented
its “Environmentalist of the Year” awards
recognizing individuals, students, educators,
journalists, public service employees,
volunteers and businesses who best represent the
most outstanding individuals involved in
environmental advocacy and action throughout
northern Michigan. 12 awards were
presented from a group of 36 nominees. The
Friends of the Jordan River Watershed is pleased
to announce that President John Richter was
awarded
Environmentalist of the Year (General)
“for his leadership of Friends of the Jordan
River Watershed, his efforts to stop gas and oil
drilling within the boundaries of the Jordan
River Natural Area, and for valuing and
protecting this wonderful natural resource as
his life’s work.
“Led by Dr.
Richter, the Friends of the Jordan have allied
with Star Township and Antrim County to
challenge construction of an injection well at
Alba, headwaters of the Lake Charlevoix and
other major river watersheds. CMS Energy plans
to transport 135,000 gallons of toxic leachate a
day emanating from kiln dust (CKD) under the Bay
Harbor Golf Course, to Alba. Friends of the
Jordan River have criticized CMS, and Bay Harbor
for creating golf courses using uncapped CKD as
a base. Golf course watering contributes to the
hazardous leachate that is planned for disposal
at Alba.
The keynote speaker at the award ceremony was
Dr. Howard Tanner, Director of the DNR for 8
years under Governor Milliken’s administration.
Gov. William Milliken and Dr Howard Tanner were
founding fathers of the Jordan River State
Forest. Accepting the award, Richter stated,
“This award given by NMEAC affirms the important
work done by members of Friends of the Jordan.
It was particularly meaningful to accept this
award in the presence of Michigan conservation
giants Governor Milliken and Dr. Tanner.” |
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"East Jordan Issues
Honors"
January 26, 2008 |
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The East Jordan
Chamber of Commerce
annual meeting held
at Castle Farms
issued honors for
its "Citizen of the
Year", "Ambassador
of the Year" and the
"Renaissance Award".
John Richter ,
representing Friends
of the Jordan River
Watershed, received
the "Renaissance
Award". "The Friends
of the Jordan River
Watershed are being
recognized for their
magnificent
restoration and
renovation of one of
East Jordan's oldest
commercial buildings
- not only is it the
place where several
communities meet -
but it will be the
catalyst for the
future as East
Jordan continues to
carve its niche as a
nature based tourist
destination,"
chamber president,
Mary Faculak said. |
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Nov 17, 2005 |
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The Board
Members of the Friends of the Jordan
recognized FOJ President John Richter for
his dedication to the environment and
substantial contribution to the
organization, by presenting him with a
framed photograph of the Jordan River from
the Visions of the Valley photography
contest. Vice President Joe Nerone made the
presentation acknowledging John as the "Best
Friend of the Jordan". |
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