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AADL Talks To: Grace Shackman
Grace Shackman is an author, educator, and former Washtenaw County Commissioner. But she's probably best known as a local historian and a long-time contributor to the Ann Arbor Observer, where she has dug into many fascinating topics of local and regional history. Grace tells us about how she became involved in politics, her research process, and how her interests spurred her beyond her shy nature.
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AADL Talks To: Janis Bobrin
Janis Bobrin came to the University of Michigan in 1969 to study urban planning and quickly became politically active in environmental issues with a particular interest in water resource management. She eventually served six terms as Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner. Since retiring as Drain Commissioner in 2012, Janis has served on numerous regional boards including the Huron River Watershed Council, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and Dawn Farm. Janis talks with us about some of the projects she undertook as Drain Commissioner and the many challenges she and her staff faced over the years. She also talks with us about Ann Arbor's ongoing efforts to address the Pall-Gelman dioxane spill and issues surrounding urban planning and density.
Read more about Janis Bobrin in historical articles from the Ann Arbor News and Ann Arbor Observer.
Business Notes
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Northeast park plans progress
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House Hopefuls Field Questions At NAACP Dinner
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Ypsilanti Democrats Hold Meeting, February 1988 Photographer: Colleen Fitzgerald
Year:
1988
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Community High Students Stencil 'Dump No Waste' Sign on Drain Sewers, October 1990 Photographer: Colleen Fitzgerald
Year:
1990
Ann Arbor News, October 26, 1990
Caption:
Community High students, Jim Borda and Melina Williams, stencil the message 'Dump no waste, drains to river' next to drain sewers on Washington Street in Ann Arbor Thursday. Watching is Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner Janis Bobrin. Williams said they got involved in the 'eco-active action' through Community High School teacher Archie O'Connor.
Task force gets an earful on environmental policy
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County Asks Ann Arbor to Pretreat Pollutant
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Final Report Issued on Sister Lakes
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