Street Beat: Improving The Environment

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Spring is finally coming to Michigan so this week on Street Beat, host Karen Carter looks at the environment.

Michelle Bakun – Michigan Department of environmental Quality (credit: Charlie Peña/CW50)

First, Michelle Bakun, the Brownfield Redevelopment Coordinator for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality discusses environmental contamination.

Monsignor Dan Trapp – St. Augustine/St. Monica Parish (credit: Charlie Peña/CW50)

Then, Monsignor Daniel Trapp, pastor of St. Augustine/St. Monica, talks about the vineyard that is growing grapes in downtown Detroit.

Kathleen A. Klein – Waste Management (credit: Charlie Peña/CW50)

Next, Kathleen Klein, Community Relations Representative for Waste Management, discusses the importance of recycling.

Ray Rustem – DNR/NRC Youth Conservation Program (credit: Charlie Peña/CW50)

Finally, Ray Rustem, the Youth Council Advisor for the Natural Resources Commission Youth Conservation Program explains how students can become part of their Youth Conservation Council.