March 15, 2004

Department of Environmental Quality Director Steven E. Chester today announced the appointment of twelve new members to the Environmental Advisory Council. The EAC was convened March of 2003 to advise the DEQ on programs, policies, and operations, and provide an opportunity for groups with diverse interests to come together and engage in a discourse regarding environmental issues. The EAC is made up of representatives from industry, environmental, academic, local government, and other groups affected by DEQ activities. Membership is on a rotating basis for two year terms.

“In its first year, the EAC provided a valuable service by recommending improvements in DEQ public involvement programs,” said Director Chester. “I am indebted to retiring members and look forward to the contributions these new members will bring to the work of the EAC.”

The new appointees to the EAC are:

Jack Bails, Public Sector Consultants

Paul Murray, Herman Miller

William Beckman, Consumers Energy

Mark Parrish, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians

Janis Bobrin, Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner

Pamela Pugh, Saginaw County Health Department

Terry Link, Office of Campus Sustainability, Michigan State University

Allen Reilly, Jr., Horizon Environmental

Steve Luzkow, Standard Federal Bank

Debra Rowe, DaimlerChrysler

Terry Miller, Lone Tree Council

Donele Wilkins, Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice

Editor’s note: DEQ news releases are available on the department’s Internet home page at www.michigan.gov/deq.

Revised March 15, 2004 by Pat Watson