[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 126 (Thursday, July 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E986]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING CHANDLER PARK CONSERVANCY'S MARSHLAND PROJECT

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2019

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chandler Park 
Conservancy as they break ground on a marshland conservation project in 
Detroit, Michigan.
   Michigan is well known for its beautiful lakes and rivers that are 
home to diverse wildlife. But these areas are at risk of being lost as 
more areas become developed, especially in cities like Detroit. 
Chandler Park Conservancy is taking steps to preserve those areas and 
make spaces habitable for wild plants and animals to flourish again.
   Beyond restoring natural beauty to the area, the project will 
provide the added benefit of diverting storm water from the city's 
already overburdened sewer system; it will create sustainable rain 
gardens and house an outdoor classroom where students can learn more 
about conserving and protecting our natural resources.
   Please join me in tribute to the Chandler Park Conservancy in honor 
of its marshland conservation project.

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