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U.S. EPA Administrator Joins MMA and Regional Business Groups to Recognize Industry's Role in Improved Air Quality

GRAND RAPIDS (June 2, 2020) — The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) today was proud to join U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Congressman Fred Upton (MI-06) in announcing remarkable improvements in air quality across the nation.

 

“We want to thank Administrator Wheeler for recognizing the success of manufacturers in reducing emissions and improving Michigan’s air quality,” said John Walsh, MMA President & CEO. “The perception significantly lags behind the reality of manufacturing’s achievements in environmental stewardship. Our members are committed to a clean environment as well as a thriving economy and believe that these are intrinsically connected, not mutually exclusive goals.”

The largest sector of the state economy, Michigan’s manufacturers have consistently and significantly improved emissions in Michigan.

“We believe Michigan’s manufacturers have set the standard for emissions reductions and other areas can mirror manufacturing’s great work to reduce their emissions,” said Walsh. “We look forward to working with local, state, and federal partners to continue to improve air quality for Michigan citizens and businesses.”

In addition to EPA Administrator Wheeler, Congressman Upton and MMA’s John Walsh, EPA Regional Administrator Kurt Thiede and Rick Baker, President & CEO of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the important effort being done by the business community to improve air quality.

For more information on MMA’s continuing effort to support the development of air policy protective of the environment and beneficial to Michigan’s competitiveness, or to schedule a call with MMA President & CEO John Walsh, contact MMA’s Delaney McKinley at 517-487-8530 or mckinley@mimfg.org.


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