"The lakes outline our boundaries, they define who we are as a state, and we have 10,000 miles of Great Lake shoreline in this region."
"According to NOAA, Michigan's coastal economy employs 1.75 million people each year, $92 billion in wages..."
"Now, when done correctly, this is important, when done properly, aquaculture can create a high-quality food source that's abundant and affordable."
"However, and importantly, when done improperly, it can do much more harm than good."
"I have introduced legislation to ban harmful aquaculture practices in both the Great Lakes and in federally designated wild and scenic rivers."
"I think we have to take it very seriously. I know these people they post on social media, they`re dangerous and what`s most dangerous is the silence of Republican leadership. They should be calling th..."
"Over seven years ago, in my hometown, a water crisis emerged. My hometown is Flint, Michigan."
"Michigan again, sadly, is experiencing a surge in Legionnaire's Disease."
"Environmental health and climate experts in Michigan have been warning that climate change, causing more extreme weather, more volatile water cycles, allows for an environment for water-borne bacteria..."
"Thank you, Madam Chair, for holding this hearing, and I want to thank all of the witnesses for being here today for this really important conversation."
"As the last few months have demonstrated, with extreme temperatures, parts of the country facing drought, wildfires, and then, as Congresswoman Stevens from Michigan, my colleague from Michigan, menti..."
"I really appreciate you recognizing me, and I do appreciate the Chair holding this important hearing."