Lake Effect
Lake Erie Advocates
Mike Ferner and Susan Carter have been tireless advocates for Lake Erie during the last decade. Their organization (formerly Advocates for a Clean Lake Erie) is not afraid of controversy and welcomes media coverage on the topics they care about. Both live in Point Place and are concerned about the growing tide of factory farm manure that's making its way into the Western Basin watershed, and the lake, through rivers and streams. Our visit with the pair will explore Lake Erie Advocates, its current work and future vision.
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Meet Your Host James Proffitt
James Proffitt moved north from Cincinnati to Marblehead in 2007 and says he’d never leave the lake. After nearly a decade as a Gannett reporter/photographer he’s now a freelance writer and the Lake Erie contributor for Detroit Public Television’s website, greatlakesnow.org. He writes about all things Lake Erie including conservation, recreation, wildlife, art and current events. His verse and fiction have appeared in numerous university and literary journals over the years. He looks forward to meeting new people and exploring their affinity for the lake through proximity, labor or simple love.
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