Dave Dempsey is an environmental policy consultant and writer who has been active on conservation for more than 25 years. Dave served as environmental advisor to Michigan Governor James J. Blanchard from 1983-89. President Clinton appointed Dempsey to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission in 1994.

Dave is the author of Great Lakes for Sale, The Waters of Michigan, and two award-winning books: On the Brink: The Great Lakes in the 21st Century and Ruin and Recovery: Michigan’s Rise as a Conservation Leader. He is the recipient of the 2005 Michigan Notable Book Award and the Historical Society of Michigan 2004 Award of Merit. More info at http://www.davedempsey.org

This event is sponsored by the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative, which is a part of the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative, funded by the Great Lakes Fisheries Trust and the Wege Foundation.
Additional funding for Dave Dempsey’s visit provided by the Michigan Tech Center for Water & Society.