Historic droughts around the US, water bottling plants tapping Michigan's underground water, and a push to clean up the Great Lakes Basin have all focused attention on the state's water wonderland. Muskegon residents recently voiced their opinion about where their water goes and how it's used.
According to excerpts from the story:
About one hundred Muskegon area residents told a trio of state lawmakers Thursday night that they support strong measures this year to protect Lake Michigan shoreline communities against the threat of large-scale water withdrawals that could impact local rivers and the area's tourist economy.
The comments came at a Town Hall meeting sponsored by the Great Lakes, Great Michigan coalition as Lansing lawmakers debate competing bills that will likely shape the future of Michigan's water use.
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