1. Mark H. Parrish
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Intergovernmental Relations and Policy
Selected by peers to represent Michigan Tribes to US-EPA Region 5 Tribal Operations
Committee, 2003 - 2007. Engaged with EPA region senior managers to discuss and resolve
issues affecting Indian Country, and to facilitate compliance with the US EPA Indian Policy.
Appointed to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Environmental Advisory
Council, 2004 - 2006. Collaborated among diverse group of stakeholders to provide
meaningful evaluations and recommendations for implementation of the State’s programs,
policies, and operations.
Represented Pokagon Band to the Intergovernmental Accord Between the
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes in Michigan and the Governor of the
State of Michigan Concerning Protection of Shared Waters.
a. The purpose is to facilitate a joint commitment to the preservation, restoration and
enhancement of the Great Lakes ecosystem.
b. Develop strategies for protecting those resources including recommendations for state,
federal and tribal legislation, and international treaties, coordination of permitting
activities, and cooperation on enforcement of water protection laws.
Represented Pokagon Band to the Intergovernmental Accord Between the Tribal Leaders of
the Federally Recognized Indian Tribes in Michigan and the Governor of the State of
Michigan to Address the Crucial Issue of Climate Change.
a.The purpose is to facilitate a joint commitment to combat global
warming through the reduction of greenhouse gases.
b. Accord established a Tribal-State Climate Change Forum to share
information, develop analyses, and propose action plans to address global warming.