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Michigan Currents - Spring | Summer 2018

In this issue: Updating Michigan’s Lead and Copper Rule | Pledge to Hold Lawmakers Accountable | The Oil Industry’s Line 5 Plan – An Oil Tunnel through the Heart of the Great Lakes | Grand Haven Beach Cleanup | Water is Life – 2018 Great Lakes Awards Celebration | Public Relations vs. Public Health – White House makes PFAS Political | Michigan needs a strong statewide sanitary code

The Environmental Risks and Oversight of Enhanced Oil Recovery in the United States

Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) is the most common oil recovery practice in the U.S., accounting for an estimated 60% of domestic crude oil production. EOR involves the injection of fluids underground to increase the flow of oil and gas to the surface. Despite its prevalence, EOR is largely unknown to the public, poses threats to groundwater, and lacks adequate oversight from state and federal regulators.

Laura Spark

A longtime supporter of Clean Water Action, Laura joined the staff in 2018. As Environmental Health Program Director, she coordinates legislative and administrative campaigns to get toxic chemicals out of consumer products and the environment.

Jesus Alonso

Jesus was born in Bakersfield, CA and has lived in Lamont most of his life. He has been involved in various civic organizations. In 2012, he began his community organizing work in partnership with the Dolores Huerta Foundation. There he was trained in strategic skill development in community organizing. After his training, he was a lead community organizer in Kern County, addressing youth issues that included: teen pregnancy prevention and advocacy to reverse juvenile school suspensions. He organized house meetings, action events and outreach activities that had a profound impact in the

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