Congratulations to Tom Bailey, Little Traverse Conservancy

[Pam Grassmick]

Michigan Environmental
Hall of Fame
Box 5038
North Muskegon, MI 49445



NEWS ADVISORY CONTACT: Tyler Lecceadone
616.776.3511
Lecceadone@seyferthpr.com

FIRST-EVER MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

WHAT: The Muskegon Environmental Research & Education Society (MERES) will host the first-ever Michigan Environmental Hall of Fame induction ceremony, honoring inductees from across the state for their commitments to environmental stewardship and significant contributions to Michiganâ??s quality of life. This inaugural class of inductees includes an outstanding environmental education program, one environmental project and a nonprofit organization as well as five individuals.

WHEN: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2012

WHERE: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in downtown Grand Rapids

WHO: Environmental education program: Tuscola Intermediate School District, Caro
Community environmental project: Ruddiman Creek Task Force, Muskegon
Nonprofit organization: Huron River Watershed Council, Ann Arbor

Individual inductees: Peter Wege, Grand Rapids
Robert â??Budâ?￾ Slingerland, North Branch
Tom Bailey, Harbor Springs
Theresa Bernhadt, Muskegon
Gloria Miller, DeWitt


About The Muskegon Environmental Research & Education Society:
The Muskegon Environmental Research & Education Society (MERES) was established in 1996 as a by-product of the Muskegon Conversation Club. In 1997 MERES acquired the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve, which now serves the environmental educational needs of 5,000 students per year. The Muskegon Environmental Research & Education Society encourages the continuation of environmental research and education for young people, as well as developing opportunities for the public to participate in the environmental revitalization.