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Dave Dempsey

Dave Dempsey is the author of a biography of former Gov. William G. Milliken. He also served as former Gov. James Blanchard's environmental adviser, policy director of the Michigan Environmental Council, and a member of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.

Articles

Opinion | Michigan must protect its underground water

June 9, 2022 Dave Dempsey in

Guest Commentary

Unless policymakers make a lasting commitment to groundwater protection and stewardship, Michigan will suffer from a degraded resource unable to serve the state’s needs.

Opinion | Gov. Milliken's enduring legacy: civility, bridging divides

October 22, 2019 Dave Dempsey in

Guest Commentary

Milliken's biographer pauses after his passing to revisit what the former Michigan governor was able to accomplish, and how he got it done.

Opinion | Six ways Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers can protect Michigan water

April 28, 2019 Dave Dempsey in

Guest Commentary

Groundwater is invisible until your well is contaminated. But that does not mean it's unimportant. We need more investment and awareness of the dangers.

Admiring Gov. Milliken’s environmental legacy as he turns 94

March 24, 2016 Dave Dempsey in

Guest Commentary

Michigan’s much-admired governor signed more than a dozen major environmental bills into law, leading to profound and lasting change