Macomb County Outlines Plan for Blue Economy
Macomb County officials outlined a plan Friday that would focus on environmental stewardship, economic development and quality of life while looking to develop economic opportunities and environmental quality for Lake St. Clair and the Clinton River.
Macomb County officials unveiled a Blue Economy Strategic Development Plan Friday for Lake St. Clair and the Clinton River. The plan, drafted by a committee that included local, county and regional representatives, included a wide range of proposals from increased access to the waterfront to increased ecosystem restoration. "The plan is a means of providing a clear understanding of the many different aspects of the blue economy here in this county," said Hackel, citing the miles of streams, rivers and lakefront in the county as location for business development, recreation opportunities and environmental preservation. "Macomb County is very well suited to build upon the extensive and the unique water assets that are familiar to the …
Dave
6:48 pm on Friday, June 8, 2012
Ok.. you'll have to explain your plan a little better. I have questions as to why we pay for a person to take people on boat rides when they are supposed to be checking and ensuring the water quality? We have too many problems with beaches being closed because of ecoli or feces contamination to be taking joy rides promoting the recreational water activites we have here. It'll do no good to … more ›