One of the most pressing issues that I ponder over on a regular basis is the unfortunate polluting of the lake. I, thankfully, work for a company that is very environmentally sound and adheres to many strict measures to ensure that our steel mill does not contaminate the water, air, wildlife, and surrounding area in any manner. —Michele Jones, steelworker, East Chicago, Indiana
I am drawn to Lake Michigan for many reasons: people, ecology, scenery. The people around the lake love it and work to protect it. The ecology of the lake defines our state. The scenery takes our breath away. The lake, its shores, and its animals and plants are the most beautiful in the world. —Tammy Coleman, biology teacher and seasonal National Park Service ranger, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
We love the “Michigan Ocean” and never take for granted the gift of living on this precious freshwater lake. All seasons offer sights and sounds of nature at its best. Sunrises, moonrises, winter’s frozen vapor rising, the pink skies above. —Barbara Bode Schmutzler and David Schmutzler, residents on Lake Michigan, Port Washington, Wisconsin
