Whereas, Michigan’s water resources are of exceptional quality and are an unparalleled natural endowment that must be managed with foresight, wisdom, and fidelity to the highest principles of stewardship; and,

Whereas, Lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands are important resources to the Michigan way of life and its environment, providing sources of water supply, recreation, scenic beauty, and habitat for fish and wildlife; and,

Whereas, Federal, state, and local governments, as well as citizens, monitor the quality of Michigan’s water resources and assume the responsibility of providing clean water for future generations through preservation and conservation; and,

Whereas, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated September 18 through October 18, 2003, as Water Monitoring Month in the Year of Clean Water, as part of the yearlong celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the enactment of the federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, also known as the Clean Water Act; and,

Whereas, Citizens and organizations throughout the global community will join together to monitor the world’s water quality between September 18 and October 18, and to celebrate World Water Monitoring Day on October 18, 2003; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, of the State of Michigan do hereby proclaim September 18, 2003 through October 18, 2003, as Water Monitoring Month in Michigan.