A Great
Lakes President in 2008? - Vote Online at www.greatlakestownhall.org
Although the US
presidential primary races are a year away, eight people from the Great Lakes region are possible candidates. Who do you think
is most likely to support increased funding for the restoration and protection
of our Great Lakes?
Vote online at the Great Lakes Town Hall
homepage poll: www.greatlakestownhall.org
While you’re there, check out our Featured Issue:
Did you know that 15 of
the 43 U.S. presidents were
from Great Lakes states (16 if you count
Grover Cleveland, our 22nd and 24th president, twice)? In fact, from 1869 to
1913, the presidency was held exclusively by men from Great
Lakes states. Some of our most revered leaders were from the
region, including Abraham Lincoln (IL), Ulysses Grant (OH), Teddy Roosevelt and
Franklin D. Roosevelt (NY). Unfortunately, the region did not fare as well over
the last few decades. Gerald Ford was our last Great Lakes
President . . . read more online.
Or, if you’re inclined, why not start your own
discussion in the Community Bulletin Section?
Stay Warm Friends,
Jeffrey
Jeffrey Potter
Director of Communications Programs
Biodiversity Project
214 N. Henry St.
#201
Madison, WI 53703
P: 608-250-9876 x12
F: 608-257-3513
Donate and learn more
online: www.biodiversityproject.org
Help the Great Lakes, visit: www.greatlakesforever.org
Meet your neighbors,
chat at: www.greatlakestownhall.org