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Rep. Schneider, Environmental Leaders Discuss Threats to Great Lakes, Highlight Prevention Efforts

Press Release

Date: April 18, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Animals and Wildlife Environment

U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) organized a roundtable discussion with local environmental and community leaders Thursday to discuss efforts to better protect the Great Lakes from a range of threats, including invasive species, climate change and nearby oil and gas drilling.

Rep. Schneider joined local coastal mayors, environmental advocates and conservation experts to discuss current and future efforts to preserve the Great Lakes.

"Invasive species, climate change and fossil fuel extraction pose real, current threats to the delicate Great Lakes ecosystems," Schneider said. "We must be vigilant in protecting the Great Lakes and that requires bold, coordinated efforts from the federal, state and local governments. Working together, we can preserve the Great Lakes and ensure the health of our families and economies that depend on them."


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