The Threats Climate Change Poses to Michgian's Natural Resources & Tourism Economy

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, from 6pm to 8pm
Location: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Room 106, 55 South Harrison Ave, Campus of MSU, East Lansing, MI.

A roundtable discussion is being held on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, which will focus on the threats climate change poses to Michigan's natural resources and tourism economy. The discussion comes as the U.S. Senate is considering legislation that would drive the development of a clean energy economy and provide money to safeguard natural resources from climate change impacts.

Climate change poses serious threats to Michigan's natural resources, which support a $5 billion recreational and tourism economy. Officials from the National Wildlife Federation, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan State University, Pure Michigan and CORA will discuss the actions needed to safeguard Michigan's natural resources and tourism economy. The meeting will include presentations by experts on wildlife, climate change and Michigan's tourism industry, followed by a roundtable discussion.