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Waves of Change: Meet Environmental Justice Public Advocate Regina Strong | Great Lakes Now

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Waves of Change: Meet Environmental Justice Public Advocate Regina Strong

Waves of Change is an online interview series highlighting the diverse faces and perspectives shaping the environmental justice movement throughout the Great Lakes region.

This month, we spoke with Regina Strong, Environmental Justice Public Advocate at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

For anyone in Michigan, there are two important timely things to note from the interview:

  • Applications for the MI EJ Impact grants, open through July 15, 2024.

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Owen Sound Owen Sound Sun Times

City renews agreement with YMCA for 20 years

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Owen Sound council renewed its operating agreement with YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce on Monday.  The charitable organization will continue to offer its health and fitness programs and provide exercise facilities at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre for the next 20 years.  “The city could not manage and operate the YMCA facility at […]