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Paul Culhane, an associate professor in the Division of Public Administration, has joined the Board of Directors of the Alliance for the Great Lakes (formerly the Lake Michigan Federation), the oldest citizens' Great Lakes organization in North America

“Paul's enthusiasm for a healthier Great Lakes environment makes him a leader” said Dale Bryson, president of the Alliance 's board of directors. “We're honored to have Paul join us.”

Culhane has published two books and numerous other works on environmental policy, including a 1974 monograph on the Lake Michigan Federation.

He served on the organization's Executive Committee until his term expired in 2001. As a member of the board, he joins about 20 other dedicated individuals from around the Great Lakes in setting the overall policy direction and overseeing the organization's health.

“I'm honored to rejoin the board of the Alliance this year,” said Culhane, “following the Great-Lakes-wide work the Federation has done for three decades.”

Formed in 1970, the Alliance for the Great Lakes has as its mission to conserve and restore the world's largest freshwater resource using policy, education and local efforts, ensuring a healthy Great Lakes and clean water for generations of people and wildlife.

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